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Below are several transactions for Meyers Corporation for 2021.
Required:
For each transaction, determine the amount of cash flows. If cash is involved in the transaction, indicate whether Meyers should classify it as operating, investing, or financing in a statement of cash flows. (Enter N/A if the question is not applicable to the statement. List cash outflows as negative amounts.)
Calculate net cash flows for the year. (List cash outflows as negative amounts.)
Assuming the balance of cash on January 1, 2021, equals $4,300, calculate the balance of cash on December 31, 2021.
1. Amount of cash flow and cash flow classification is as shown below:
Cash | Amount of cash flow | Statement of cash Flow | |
a. Issue common stock for cash, $49,000. | 49,000 | Cash increase by 49,000 | Financing activity |
b. Purchase building and land with cash, $34,000. | -34,000 | Cash decrease by 34,000 | Investing activity |
c. Provide services to customers on account, $6,900. | No effect | N/A | |
d. Pay utilities on building, $950. | -950 | Cash decrease by 950 | Operating activity |
e. Collect $4,900 on account from customers. | 4,900 | Cash increase by 4,900 | Operating activity |
f. Pay employee salaries, $8,900. | -8,900 | Cash decrease by 8,900 | Operating activity |
g. Pay dividends to stockholders, $3,900. | -3,900 | Cash decrease by 3,900 | Financing activity |
2. Net cash flows for the year is:
Cash | |
a. Issue common stock for cash, $49,000. | 49,000 |
b. Purchase building and land with cash, $34,000. | -34,000 |
c. Provide services to customers on account, $6,900. | |
d. Pay utilities on building, $950. | -950 |
e. Collect $4,900 on account from customers. | 4,900 |
f. Pay employee salaries, $8,900. | -8,900 |
g. Pay dividends to stockholders, $3,900. | -3,900 |
Net Cash Flow | 6,150 |
3. Balance of cash on December 31, 2021, is:
Opening Cash balance 4,300
Add: Cash Increased 6,150
Closing cash balance = $10,450