As per AS-3, arrange the following items in top to down order of the cash flow statement format according to indirect method.
A. Increase in Current Assets
B. Depreciation of the fixed assets
C. Purchase of Machinery
D. Issue of equity shares by the company
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
As per AS-3, arrange the following items in top to down order of the cash flow statement format according to indirect method.
A. Increase in Current Assets
B. Depreciation of the fixed assets
C. Purchase of Machinery
D. Issue of equity shares by the company
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 3
Operating activities come first: depreciation is added back to net profit before working capital changes, and only then are changes in current assets adjusted. Purchase of machinery falls under investing activities, and issue of equity shares under financing activities.
Order: B, A, C, D.
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