The correct answer is Option (2) - (B), (E), (A), (C), (D).
This is the correct sequence of preparing cash flow statement- (1) Cash flows from operating activities (2) Cash flows from investing activities (3) Cash flows from financing activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1 + 2 + 3) + Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning = Cash and cash equivalents at the end.
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES- Net Profit/Loss before Tax and Extraordinary Items ADD: Deductions already made in Statement of Profit and Loss on account of Non-cash items such as Depreciation, Goodwill to be Written-off. ADD: Deductions already made in Statement of Profit and Loss on Account of Non-operating items such as Interest. DEDUCT: Additions (incomes) made in Statement of Profit and Loss on Account of Non-operating items such as Dividend received, Profit on sale of Fixed Assets Operating Profit before Working Capital changes Add : in case of increase in current assets (other than cash and cash equivalent) and decrease in current liabilities. Less : in case of decrease in current assets (other than cash and cash equivalent) and decrease in current liabilities. Cash Flows from Operation Activities before Tax and Extraordinary items – Income Tax Paid +/–Effects of Extraordinary Items |