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The financial records of Manchester Corporation were destroyed by fire at the end of 2017. Fortunately,...

The financial records of Manchester Corporation were destroyed by fire at the end of 2017. Fortunately, the controller had kept the following statistical data related to the income statement and the balance sheet in addition to the published balance sheet of the year 2017:

  • The beginning merchandise inventory was $92,000 and decreased 20% during the current year.
  • Sales discounts amount to $17,000.
  • Interest expense was $20,000.
  • The income tax is $106,000.
  • Cost of goods sold amounts to $500,000.
  • Administrative expenses are 18% of cost of goods sold but only 8% of gross sales.
  • 4/5 of the operating expenses relate to sales activities.

During the year 2018, the company had the following transactions.                                            

  1. Manchester Corporation sold part of its investment portfolio for $15,000 and this transaction resulted in a gain of $3,400 for the firm. The company classifies its investments as non-trading equity.
  2. A tract of land was purchased for $18,000 cash.
  3. Long-term notes payable in the amount of $16,000 were retired before maturity by paying $16,000 cash.
  4. An additional $20,000 in ordinary shares were issued at par.
  5. Dividends totaling $8,200 were declared and paid to shareholders.
  6. Depreciation expense of year 2018 is $11,000.
  7. Land was purchased through the issuance of $30,000 in bonds.
  8. At December 31, 2018, Cash was $32,000, Accounts Receivable (net) was $41,600, and Accounts Payable remained at $30,000.

                                                                                      

The financial position statement of the year 2017.

                                                                                                                                                        

Manchester Corporation

Statement of Financial Position

December 31, 2017

Assets

Investments

32,000

Equipment assets (net)

81,000

Land

40,000

Accounts receivables (net)

21,200

Cash

20,000

Totals

194,200

Equity & Liabilities

Share capital-Ordinary

100,000

Retained earnings

23,200

Long-term notes payable

41,000

Accounts payable

30,000

Totals

194,200

Instructions:                                                                                                                                    

  1. Prepare an Income statement for 2018 and EPS.
  2. Prepare a retained earnings statement for 2018.
  3. Prepare a statement of financial position as it would appear at December 31, 2018.
  4. Prepare a statement of cash flows for 2018.
  5. Critically evaluate the rationale for the statement of financial position; income statement; and statement of cash flow.
  6. What is the indication for EPS?

Solutions

Expert Solution

ANSWER TO QUESTION NO (A)

ANSWER TO QUESTION NO (B)

ANSWER TO QUESTION NO (C)

ANSWER TO QUESTION NO : (D)

ASSUMPTIONS MADE :

1. DIFFERENCE IN CASH FLOW WAS ADJUSTED WITH PURCHASE OF LAND, THERFORE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY CASH FLOW GOT INCREASED.

2. PAR VALUE OF SHARE HAS CONSIDERED TO BE $1

3. INCOME TAX EXPENSE FOR THE PERIOD HAS CONSIDERED TO BE PAID DURING THE YEAR


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