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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, 20Y9Dec. 31, 20Y8
Assets
Cash$307,670 $286,870
Accounts receivable (net)111,460 103,030
Inventories314,640 305,050
Investments0 118,180
Land161,380 0
Equipment347,150 269,700
Accumulated depreciation—equipment(81,270) (72,730)
Total assets$1,161,030 $1,010,100
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Accounts payable (merchandise creditors)$210,150 $198,990
Accrued expenses payable (operating expenses)20,900 26,260
Dividends payable11,610 9,090
Common stock, $10 par62,700 49,490
Paid-in capital in excess of par—common stock235,690 137,370
Retained earnings619,980 588,900
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,161,030 $1,010,100
Additional data obtained from an examination of the accounts in the ledger for 20Y9 are as follows:
Equipment and land were acquired for cash.
There were no disposals of equipment during the year.
The investments were sold for $138,270 cash.
The common stock was issued for cash.
There was a $78,550 credit to Retained Earnings for net income.
There was a $47,470 debit to Retained Earnings for cash dividends declared.
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 (used for) 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 balance, January 1, 20Y9
Cash balance, December 31, 20Y9 $
Solution:
Merrick Equipment Co | ||
Statement of Cash Flows | ||
For the year ended Dec 31, 20Y9 | ||
Particulars | Details | Amount |
Cash Flow from Operating Activities: | ||
Net Income | $78,550.00 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations: | ||
Depreciation Expense ($81,270 - $72,730) | $8,540.00 | |
Gain on sale of investment ($138,270 - $118,180) | -$20,090.00 | |
Increase in accounts receivables ($111,460 - $103,030) | -$8,430.00 | |
Increase in inventories ($314,640 - $305,050) | -$9,590.00 | |
Increase in accounts payable ($210,150 - $198,990) | $11,160.00 | |
Decrease in accured expenses payable ($26,260 - $20,900) | -$5,360.00 | |
Net Cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $54,780.00 | |
Cash Flow from Investing Activities: | ||
Purchase of land | -$161,380.00 | |
Purchase of equipment | -$77,450.00 | |
Proceed from sale of investments | $138,270.00 | |
Net Cash Provided by (used in) Investing activities | -$100,560.00 | |
Cash Flow from Financing Activities: | ||
Issuance of common stock for cash ($62,700 + $235,690 - $49,490 - $137,370) | $111,530.00 | |
Payment of cash dividend ($9,090 + $47,470 - $11,610) | -$44,950.00 | |
Net Cash Provided by (used in) financing activities | $66,580.00 | |
Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash | $20,800.00 | |
Cash balance at beginning of year | $286,870.00 | |
Cash balance at end of year | $307,670.00 |