
Direct method: It reports cash receipts and disbursements arising out of operating activities. Difference between these amounts helps us arrive at the net
Indirect method: Indirect method is the most widely used method to compute cash (used) provided by operating activities. Under this method net cash flow is determined by adding back noncash expense and losses to net income and deducting all noncash income and gains from net income.
(a) To compare: To compare the direct method and the indirect method for reporting cash flows from operating activities.
(b) To determine: To determine the statement of cash flow using direct method as below.
(c) To determine: To determine net cash flow from operating activities using indirect method.

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