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Direct Method – Cash from operations only
Cash flows from operating activities
Collections from customersa
Payments for operating expensesd
Payments for income taxesf
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
b. Memo
To: Vincent Fairfield
From: Joe Student
RE: Explanation of Statement of Cash Flows
The difference between the two methods can be illustrated by looking at a
sales transaction. Assume that the company’s sole sale for the year, a
$100,000 sale on account, occurs on December 31. The $100,000 will be
reported as revenue for the year, increasing net income. However, since