Accounts receivable had a debit balance of $4,000 at the beginning of the period, and a debit balance of $6,000 at the end of the period. Based on this information, the adjustment to net income for the period will be reported as:
a) an increase of $2,000 which will be subtracted from net income
b) a decrease of $2,000 which will be subtracted from net income
c) an increase of $2,000 which will be added to net income
d) a decrease of $2,000 which will be added to net income

c) an increase of $2,000 which will be added to net income

Explanation:

Accounts receivable is generally represented by  debit balance and any increase in debit balance of accounts receivable will increase the net income of any company/firm/corporation.

In the given scenario, the debit balance of accounts receivable has been increase by $2,000 i.e from $4,000 to $6,000, therefore,the net income will also be increased by $2,000.

Based on the above discussion, the answer shall be c) an increase of $2,000 which will be added to net income

a) an INCREASE of $2,000 which will be SUBTRACTED from net income

Explanation:

The increase in accounts receivable of $2000 will be subtracted from the income to determine the net cash provided by operating activities.