Assume the indirect method is used to compute net cash flows from operating activities.For this item extracted from the financial statements-Increase in Accounts Receivable-indicate the effect on net income in arriving at net cash flows from operating activities by choosing one of the following:
A) Add to net income to arrive at net cash flows from operating activities
B) Subtract from net income to arrive at net cash flows from operating activities
C) Not used to adjust net income to calculate net cash flows from operating activities

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An increase in Accounts Receivable is a result of sales made during the period but not yet collected in cash. Therefore, it is considered a non-cash expense that needs to be added back to net income (subtracted from net income when using the indirect method) in order to arrive at net cash flows from operating activities.

Assume the Indirect Method Is Used to Compute Net Cash