Le Place has sales of $439,000, depreciation of $32,000, and net working capital of $56,000. The firm has a tax rate of 34 percent and a profit margin of 6 percent. The firm has no interest expense. What is the amount of the operating cash flow?

Sales$439,000

Profit Margin = 6% x $439,000 = $26,340

Tax liability = 34% x $26,340 = $8,956.

Cash flow from operations:

Net income $26,340

Add depreciation $32,000

Deduct net working capital changes - $56,000

Deduct tax liability $8,956

Cash flow from operating activities - $6,616