Question

Compute Cash Flow from Operating Activities from the following:
(i) Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2026 is ₹ 10,000 after providing for depreciation of ₹ 2,000.
(ii) Current Assets and Current Liabilities of the business for the year ended 31st March, 2025 and 2026 are as follows:

Particular	31st March 2025 (₹)	31st March 2026 (₹)
Trade Receivables	14,000	15,000
Provision for Doubtful Debts	1,000	1,200
Trade Payables	13,000	15,000
Inventories	5,000	8,000
Other Current Assets (Other than Prepaid Expenses and Accrued Income)	10,000	12,000
Expenses Payables	1,000	1,500
Prepaid Expenses	2,000	1,000
Accrued Income	3,000	4,000
Income Received in Advance	2,000	1,000

Answer 1

Cash Flow Statement
	Particulars	Amount (₹)	Amount (₹)
	Cash Flow from Operating Activities
	Profit as per Statement of Profit and Loss		10,000
	Items to be Added:
	Depreciation	2,000	2,000
	Operating Profit before Working Capital Adjustments		12,000
	Less: Increase in Current Assets
	Accrued Income	(1,000)
	Inventories	(3,000)
	Other Current Assets	(2,000)
	Trade Receivables	(1,000)
	Less: Decrease in Current Liabilities
	Income Received in Advance	(1,000)
	Add: Increase in Current Liabilities
	Expenses Payable	500
	Provision for Doubtful Debts	200
	Trade Payables	2,000
	Add: Decrease in Current Assets
	Prepaid Expenses	1,000	(4,300)
	Cash Generated from Operations		7,700