Assume That the Balance of Accounts Payable Does Not Change

Assume that the balance of accounts payable does not change during a period.When preparing a statement of cash flows,an increase in ending inventory over beginning inventory will result in an adjustment to cost of goods sold under the direct approach because

A) the amount of cost of goods sold is equal to the amount of cash paid for purchases.
B) consumed inventory is an expense but not a use of funds.
C) the amount of cost of goods sold on an accrual basis is less than the amount of cash paid for purchases of inventory.
D) the amount of cash paid for purchases of inventory is less than the amount of cost of goods sold on an accrual basis.