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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:
Net income $
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow from operating activities:
Depreciation
Gain on sale of investments
Changes in current operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable
Increase in inventories
Increase in accounts payable
Decrease in accrued expenses payable
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 $
Answer-
MERRICK EQUIPMENT CO. | ||
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (USING INDIRECT METHOD) | ||
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER,20Y9 | ||
Particulars | Amount | |
$ | ||
Cash flow from operating activities | ||
Net Income | 78550 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities | ||
Adjustment for non cash effects | ||
Depreciation | ($81270 -$72730) | 8540 |
Gain on sale of investment | ($138270 - $118180) | -20090 |
Change in operating assets & liabilities | ||
Increase in accounts receivable | ($111460-103030) | -8430 |
Increase in inventory | ($314640-$305050) | -9590 |
Decrease in accrued expenses payable | ($26260-$20900) | -5360 |
Increase in accounts payable | ($210150-$198990) | 11160 |
Net cash flow from operating activities (a) | 54780 | |
Cash Flow from Investing activities | ||
Cash used for purchase of equipment | ($347150 -$269700) | -77450 |
Cash received for sale of inventments | 138270 | |
Cash used for purchase of land | -161380 | |
Net cash Flow from Investing activities (b) | -100560 | |
Cash Flow from Financing activities | ||
Cash used for dividends | ($47470+$9090-$11610) | -44950 |
Cash from sale of common stock | 111530 | |
Net cash Flow from Financing activities (c) | 66580 | |
Net Change in cash c=a+b+c | 20800 | |
Cash at the beginning of the year | 286870 | |
Cash at the end of the year | 307670 |