Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A. In the statement of cash flows depreciation charges are reported as a use of cash.
B. In the statement of cash flows a decrease in accounts receivable is reported as a use of cash.
C. In the statement of cash flows a decrease in inventories is reported as a use of cash.
D. In the statement of cash flows a decrease in accounts payable is reported as a use of cash.
E. Dividends do not show up in the statement of cash flows because dividends are considered to be a financing activity not an operating activity.