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Indirect method: Under this method, the following amounts are to be adjusted from the Net Income to calculate the net cash provided from operating activities.
The below table shows the way of calculation of cash flows from operating activities:
Cash flows from operating activities (Indirect method) |
Add: Decrease in current assets |
Increase in current liability |
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Loss on sale of plant assets |
Deduct: Increase in current assets |
Decrease in current liabilities |
Gain on sale of plant assets |
Net cash provided from or used by operating activities |
Direct method: The direct method uses the cash basis of accounting for the preparation of the statement of cash flows. It takes into account those revenues and expenses for which cash is either received or paid.
To Determine: The difference between direct method and indirect method of cash flows statement.

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