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Operating expenses other than depreciation expense for the year were $332,000. Prepaid expenses increased by $5,000. Cash payments for operating expenses to be reported on the cash flow statement using the direct method would be:

A) $332,000.
B) $337,000.
C) $327,000.
D) $5,000.

Operating Expenses

Costs associated with running a business's core operations, excluding the cost of goods sold.

Depreciation Expense

The methodical distribution of the expense of a physical asset throughout its expected lifespan.

Cash Payments

Transactions that involve the outflow of cash to settle obligations or purchase goods and services.

  • Evaluating and determining cash disbursements and collections through the direct method within different accounts, including operating expenses, salaries, merchandise inventory, and insurance.
  • Evaluation of the repercussions of adjustments in working capital items like Prepaid Expenses, Salaries Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventories, and Accounts Payable on cash operations.
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