Question : To Calculate Cash Flow from Operating Activities, which of the following will be deducted?
Option 1: Decrease in Inventories
Option 2: Increase in Trade Payables
Option 3: Decrease in Trade Payables
Option 4: Decrease in Trade Receivables
Correct Answer: Decrease in Trade Payables
Solution : If the amount owed to vendors or suppliers has been reduced, this indicates that money has really been paid to them, leaving the business with less cash. Because of this, a rise in accounts payable signals a decline in cash flow.
Hence the Correct answer is option 3.