Explanation
Cash Flow Accruals Ratio Formula:
Cash Flow Accruals Ratio=Average Net Operating AssetsNet Income−Operating Cash Flow
Calculation:
Accruals=Net Income−Operating Cash Flow=15,200−14,800=400
Cash Flow Accruals Ratio=82,500400=0.004848
Cash Flow Accruals Ratio=0.4848%≈0.5%
Answer: A (0.5%)
Note: The financing and investing cash flows are not used in this calculation - only net income, operating cash flow, and average net operating assets are relevant for the cash flow accruals ratio.