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Melvin Company's income statement for the year ended December 31, 2012, contained the following condensed information.

Revenue from fees $830,220
Operating expenses (excl. depreciation) $625,300
Depreciation expense 62,250
Loss on sale of equipment 28,130
715,680

Income before taxes 114,540
Income tax expense 39,140

Net income $75,400

Melvin's balance sheet contained the following comparative data at December 31.

2012 2011
Accounts receivable $36,330 $58,320
Accounts payable 46,020 30,620
Income taxes payable 4,500 8,070

(Accounts payable pertains to operating expenses.)

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Prepare the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows using the direct method.

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The solution provides the correct presentation of the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows using the direct method for Melvin Company.

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The operating activities section under the direct method will look like this:

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash receipts from customers (830220 - 21990 (difference in A/R) 808,230
Cash payments, for ...

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