The net income reported on the income statement for the current year was $210,000. Depreciation recorded on equipment and a building amount to $62,500 for the year. Balances of the current asset and current liabilities accounts at the beginning and end of the year are as follows: End of Year Beginning of Year
Cash $56,000 $59,500
Accounts receivable (net) 71,000 73,400
Inventories 140,000 126,500
Prepaid expenses 7,800 8,400
Accounts payable (merchandise creditors) 62,600 66,400
Salaries payable 9,000 8,250

Required:
a. Prepare the Cash flows for Operating Activities section of the statement of cash flows, using the indirect method.
b. If the direct method had been used, would the net cash flow from operating activities have been the same? Explain.