Cash Flow from Operations—Indirect Method

The following information was taken from the books of Tap water Company. Compute the amount of net cash provided by (used in) operating activities during 2008 using the indirect method.

 

Dec 31, 2008

Dec 31, 2007

Accounts receivable                                      

$18,900

$16,750

Accounts payable                                        

11,500

14,000

Accumulated depreciation (no plant assets retired during year)       

29,000

22,000

Inventories                                             

24,500

20,000

Other current liabilities                                   

5,000

3,000

Prepaid insurance                                        

1,200

2,000

Net income                                            

35,500