Which of the following transactions or events should be reported as a source of cash from operating activities when using the direct method?

A) Credit sales.
B) Cash collections from customers.
C) Depreciation expense.
D) Cash received from the sale of a building.
E) Cash received from the sale of treasury stock.

Direct Method

An accounting method used to allocate service department costs directly to producing departments without any intermediate allocation.

Operating Activities

Operating activities involve the primary, day-to-day activities that a company engages in to generate revenue, such as sales, provision of services, and production.

Credit Sales

Sales made on credit, where the payment is received after the delivery of the goods or services.