LAPORTE INC. Statement of Cash Flows (Partial) For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 Cash flows from operating activities: Net earnings Add (deduct) items not affecting cash: Decrease in accounts payable Decrease in income tax payable Decrease in merchandise inventory Depreciation expense Gain on sale of investments Increase in accounts receivable Loss on sale of equipment Net cash used for operating activities SA $ 17 (14) (1) 7✓ 10 (6) (20) 2 (5)
LAPORTE INC. Statement of Cash Flows (Partial) For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 Cash flows from operating activities: Net earnings Add (deduct) items not affecting cash: Decrease in accounts payable Decrease in income tax payable Decrease in merchandise inventory Depreciation expense Gain on sale of investments Increase in accounts receivable Loss on sale of equipment Net cash used for operating activities SA $ 17 (14) (1) 7✓ 10 (6) (20) 2 (5)
LAPORTE INC. Statement of Cash Flows (Partial) For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 Cash flows from operating activities: Net earnings Add (deduct) items not affecting cash: Decrease in accounts payable Decrease in income tax payable Decrease in merchandise inventory Depreciation expense Gain on sale of investments Increase in accounts receivable Loss on sale of equipment Net cash used for operating activities SA $ 17 (14) (1) 7✓ 10 (6) (20) 2 (5)
Definition Definition Cash that is left over after a company has paid for its operating and capital expenses. Unlike net income or earnings, free cash flow excludes non-cash expenses of the income statement and includes the expenditures on equipment and assets. Free cash flow also helps potential shareholders to evaluate how quickly the company can pay interest and dividends.
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