Statement of cash flows - Preparation

4 important questions on Statement of cash flows - Preparation

Why would an increase in accounts receivable, or inventory, be expressed as a subtraction from net income on a statement of cash flows

These accounts tie up cash, but do not reduce net income on the income statement.

Why is accrued interest decreased from net income in the statement?  Why is depreciation added?

Interest is only accrued, not yet received as cash.  Depreciation is also only accrued as a contra-asset, and does not represent a cash payment.

How would the proceeds from selling an asset (physical or financial) be figured?

The cost (or book value) of the asset, minus the loss on sale (or plus the gain on sale).  This would represent the actual money received when the asset was sold.
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Why are interest payments and receipts included in the operating income section of the statement of cash flows?

Because the FASB made that choice, based on the fact they impact net income.

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