The cash flows from operating activities are reported by the direct method on the statement of cash flows. Determine the following:a. If sales for the current year were $753,500 and accounts receivable decreased by $48,400 during the year, what was the amount of cash received from customers?b. If income tax expense for the current year was $50,600 and income tax payable decreased by $5,500 during the year, what was the amount of cash payments for income taxes?c. Briefly explain why the cash received from customers in (a) is different from sales.

Prepare a complete statement of cash flows using the indirect method for the current year. Note: Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign.   Golden Corporation's current year income statement, comparative balance sheets, and additional information follow. For the year, (1) all sales are credit sales, (2) all credits to Accounts Receivable reflect cash receipts from customers, (3) all purchases of inventory are on credit, (4) all debits to Accounts Payable reflect cash payments for inventory, and (5) any change in Income Taxes Payable reflects the accrual and cash payment of taxes. GOLDEN CORPORATION Comparative Balance Sheets December 31   Current Year Prior Year Assets     Cash $ 178,000 $ 122,400 Accounts receivable 104,000 85,000 Inventory 622,000 540,000 Total current assets 904,000 747,400 Equipment 372,700 313,000 Accumulated depreciation—Equipment (165,000) (111,000) Total assets $ 1,111,700 $ 949,400 Liabilities and Equity…

Cash Flows from Operating Activities-Direct Method The cash flows from operating activities are reported by the direct method on the statement of cash flows. Determine the following: a. If sales for the current year were $496,500 and accounts receivable decreased by $25,300 during the year, what was the amount of cash received from customers? b. If income tax expense for the current year was $53,200 and income tax payable decreased by $6,300 during the year, what was the amount of cash payments for income taxes? c. Briefly explain why the cash received from customers in part (a) is different from sales. Because the customers paid than the amount of sales for the period, cash received from customers sales made on account by $25,300 during the current year.