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Statement of Cash Flows—Indirect Method
The comparative balance sheet of Merrick Equipment Co. for December 31, 20Y9 and 20Y8, is as follows:
Dec. 31, 20Y9 | Dec. 31, 20Y8 | ||||
Assets | |||||
Cash | $234,060 | $218,980 | |||
Accounts receivable (net) | 84,790 | 78,650 | |||
Inventories | 239,360 | 232,860 | |||
Investments | 0 | 90,220 | |||
Land | 122,770 | 0 | |||
Equipment | 264,090 | 205,880 | |||
Accumulated depreciation—equipment | (61,830) | (55,520) | |||
Total assets | $883,240 | $771,070 | |||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||
Accounts payable | $159,870 | $151,900 | |||
Accrued expenses payable | 15,900 | 20,050 | |||
Dividends payable | 8,830 | 6,940 | |||
Common stock, $10 par | 47,690 | 37,780 | |||
Paid-in capital: Excess of issue price over par-common stock | 179,300 | 104,870 | |||
Retained earnings | 471,650 | 449,530 | |||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $883,240 | $771,070 |
Additional data obtained from an examination of the accounts in the ledger for 20Y9 are as follows:
Required:
Prepare a statement of cash flows, using the indirect method of presenting cash flows from operating activities. Use the minus sign to indicate cash outflows, cash payments, decreases in cash, or any negative adjustments.
Merrick Equipment Co. | ||
Statement of Cash Flows | ||
For the Year Ended December 31, 20Y9 | ||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
$ | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow from operating activities: | ||
Changes in current operating assets and liabilities: | ||
Net cash flow from operating activities | $ | |
Cash flows from (used for) investing activities: | ||
$ | ||
Net cash flow used for investing activities | ||
Cash flows from (used for) financing activities: | ||
Net cash flow from financing activities | ||
$ | ||
Cash at the beginning of the year | ||
Cash at the end of the year | $ |
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS:
Working Notes:
1. Depreciation
Depreciation = Accumulated depreciation as on Dec 31, 20Y9 - accumulated depreciation as on Dec 31, 20Y8
= $61,830 - $55,520
= $6,310
2. Loss on Sale of Investment
Loss on sale of Investment = Book Value of Investment as on Dec 31, 20Y8 - Sales Price of Investment
= $90,220 - $81,200
= $9,020
3. Purchase of Equipment
Purchase of Equipment = Book Value of equipment as on Dec 31, 20Y9 - Book value as on Dec 31, 20Y8
= $264,090 - $205,880
= $58,210
4. Purchase of Land
Purchase of Land = Book Value of land as on Dec 31, 20Y9 - Book value of land as on Dec 31, 20Y8
= $122,770 - $0
= $122,770
5. Cash paid for Dividends
Particulars | 20Y9 |
Cash Dividends declared | $36,240 |
Add: Dividend payable as on Dec 31, 20Y8 | $6,940 |
Less: Dividend payable as on Dec 31, 20Y9 | ($8,830) |
Cash Paid for Dividends | $34,350 |
6. Cash received from issuance of stock
Particulars | $ |
Common Stock as on Dec 31, 20Y9 | 47,690 |
Add: Paid in capital excess of issue price | 179,300 |
Less: Common Stock as on Dec 31, 20Y8 | (37,780) |
Less: Paid in capital excess of issue price | (104,870) |
Cash received from issuance of stock | 84,340 |
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