The owner of a bicycle repair shop forecasts revenues of $228,000 a year. Variable costs will be $67,000, and rental costs for the shop are $47,000 a year. Depreciation on the repair tools will be $27,000. The tax rate is 30%. a. Calculate operating cash flow for the year by using all three methods:
a. adjusted accounting profits;
b. cash inflow/cash outflow analysis; and
c. the depreciation tax shield approach.
b. Are the above answers equal?