Question
Accountancy Question on Cash Flow Analysis
Identify the correct sequence to be followed while calculating net cash from operating activities from the following:
(A) Calculation of cash generated from operation
(B) Adjustment for non-operating/non-cash charges
(C) Calculation of net profit before taxation and extraordinary items
(D) Calculation of operating profit before working capital changes
(A), (B), (C), (D)
(A), (C), (B), (D)
(B), (A), (D), (C)
(C), (B), (D), (A)
(A), (C), (B), (D)
Solution
The correct sequence for calculating net cash from operating activities typically follows these steps:- (A) Start with the calculation of cash generated from operations.- (C) Next, calculate the net profit before taxation and extraordinary items.- (B) Adjust for non-operating/non cash charges to arrive at the cash flow from operations.- (D) Finally, calculate the operating profit before working capital changes.