Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Cash Flow Statement

Question:

C Ltd made a profit of ₹10,000 after charging depreciation of ₹2,000 on Assets, transfer to General Reserve ₹3,000. Written off Goodwill ₹700, Profit on sale of Asset ₹300, increase in Debtors ₹300, increase in creditors ₹600, increase in prepaid expenses ₹20 and decrease in outstanding expenses ₹200. What will be the cash from operating activities?

Options:

₹15,500

₹15,480

₹15,000

₹16,000

Correct Answer:

₹15,480

Explanation:

Net profit = ₹10,000
Add: depreciation of ₹2,000
Add: transfer to General Reserve ₹3,000
Add: Written off Goodwill ₹700
Less: Profit on sale of Asset ₹300
Operating profit before working capital changes = (10000 +2000+3000+700-300)                                                                                  =15400
Less: Increase in Debtors ₹300
Add: Increase in creditors ₹600
Less: Increase in prepaid expenses ₹20
Less: Decrease in outstanding expenses ₹200
Cash flow from operating activities = (15400 -300 +600 -20-200)
                                                           = 15480