In: Accounting
Mohammed Corporation's comparative balance sheet for current assets and liabilities was as follows: Dec. 31, Year 2 Dec. 31, Year 1 Accounts receivable $30,300 $26,600 Inventory 63,500 73,800 Accounts payable 19,800 16,400 Dividends payable 25,000 27,000 Adjust net income of $124,400 for changes in operating assets and liabilities to arrive at net cash flow from operating activities
Ans. | Particulars | Amount | ||
Cash flow from operating activities: | ||||
Net income | $124,400 | |||
Changes in current operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
Less: Increase in accounts receivable | -$3,700 | |||
Add: Decrease in inventory | $10,300 | |||
Less: Decrease in dividends payable | -$2,000 | |||
Add: Increase in accounts payable | $3,400 | |||
Net cash provided by Operating Activities | $132,400 | |||
*EXPLANATIONS: | ||||
*Calculations for Change in balance: | ||||
Accounts receivable = $30,300 - $26,600 = $3,700 (increase) | ||||
Inventory = $63,500 - $73,800 = $10,300 (decrease) | ||||
Accounts payable = $19,800 - $16,400 = $3,400 (Increase) | ||||
Dividends payable = $25,000 - $27,000 = $2,000 (decrease) | ||||
*Decrease in current liabilities and Increase in current assets other than cash are deducted from Net Income. | ||||
*Increase in current liabilities and Decrease in current assets other than cash are added to Net Income. |