Preparing the Operating Activities Section of the Statement of Cash Flows

Anakin, Inc., provides the following account balances for 2008 and 2007:

 

Dec 31, 2008

Dec 31, 2007

Accounts Receivable                                      

$ 18,700

$15,500

 

Inventory                                              

25,440

27,200

 

Accounts Payable                                        

21,650

22,400

 

Salaries Payable                                         

1,500

1,350

 

Sales                                                 

278,700

 

 

Cost of Goods Sold                                      

197,000

 

 

Depreciation Expense                                     

16,700

 

 

Salaries Expense                                         

35,200

 

 

Other Expenses                                         

24,300

 

 

         

Using the format presented in the chapter, prepare the Operating Activities section of the statement of cash flows and present that information using (a) the direct method and (b) the indirect method.