The records of Eclectic Lighting showed a net loss of $30,000; depreciation expense of $24,000; and an increase in supplies on hand of $4,000. The amount of net cash flow from operating activities using the indirect method is:

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The net cash flow from operating activities starts with the net loss of $30,000. Depreciation expense, a non-cash expense, is added back, resulting in $30,000 - $24,000 = $6,000. The increase in supplies on hand is a use of cash and is subtracted, leading to $6,000 - $4,000 = $2,000. Therefore, the net cash flow from operating activities is ($10,000), as the calculation should correctly be $30,000 (loss) + $24,000 (depreciation) = -$6,000, then -$6,000 - $4,000 (increase in supplies) = -$10,000.

The Records of Eclectic Lighting Showed a Net Loss of $30,000;