Gross profit $700,000 $700,000
Selling and adm. Expense 160,000 160,000
Depreciation 240,000 40,000
Operating profit $300,000 $500,000
Taxes (40%) 120,000 200,000
Earnings after taxes $180,000 $300,000
Plus depreciation expense $240,000 $40,000
Explain the difference in cash flow between the two firms.
Jupiter had $200,000 more in depreciation which provided $80,000 (0.40 × $200,000) more in cash flow.