The Statement of Cash Flows Can Be Drawn Up Using

Multiple Choice

The statement of cash flows can be drawn up using either the direct method or the indirect method. Under the indirect method, the total inflows and outflows from operations are ignored and the operating profit for a period is adjusted for increases or decreases in inventory, receivables, prepayments, payables and accruals and for the effect of non-cash items. Which one of the following statements is not true?

A) Under the indirect method, an increase in inventory is added to the operating profit for the accounting period.
B) Under the indirect method, an increase in trade payables is added to the operating profit for the accounting period.
C) Under the indirect method, depreciation is added to the operating profit for the accounting period.
D) Under the indirect method, an increase in provisions is added to the operating profit for the accounting period.