Example: A company made an operating profit before tax of GH¢16,000 in the year just ended. Depreciation charges were GH¢15,000. There was a gain of GH$5,000 on disposals of non-current assets and there were no interest charges. Values of working capital items at the beginning and end of the year were: Beginning of the year End of the year Current assets Trade payables GH$4,000 GH$6,500 GH$12,000 GH$11,000 Taxation paid was GH$4,800. Required Calculate the amount of cash generated from operations, as it would be shown in a statement of cash flows using the indirect method.
Example: A company made an operating profit before tax of GH¢16,000 in the year just ended. Depreciation charges were GH¢15,000. There was a gain of GH$5,000 on disposals of non-current assets and there were no interest charges. Values of working capital items at the beginning and end of the year were: Beginning of the year End of the year Current assets Trade payables GH$4,000 GH$6,500 GH$12,000 GH$11,000 Taxation paid was GH$4,800. Required Calculate the amount of cash generated from operations, as it would be shown in a statement of cash flows using the indirect method.
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