In: Accounting
The comparative balance sheet of Olson-Jones Industries Inc. for December 31, 20Y2 and 20Y1, is as follows:
Dec. 31, 20Y2 | Dec. 31, 20Y1 | ||||
Assets | |||||
Cash | $97 | $31 | |||
Accounts receivable (net) | 55 | 39 | |||
Inventories | 35 | 22 | |||
Land | 79 | 89 | |||
Equipment | 45 | 34 | |||
Accumulated depreciation-equipment | (12) | (6) | |||
Total Assets | $299 | $209 | |||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||
Accounts payable (merchandise creditors) | $38 | $31 | |||
Dividends payable | 6 | - | |||
Common stock, $1 par | 20 | 10 | |||
Paid-in capital: Excess of issue price over par—common stock | 47 | 24 | |||
Retained earnings | 188 | 144 | |||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $299 | $209 |
The following additional information is taken from the records:
a. Prepare a statement of cash flows, using the indirect method of presenting cash flows from operating activities. Use the minus sign to indicate cash out flows, cash payments, decreases in cash, or any negative adjustments.
Olson-Jones Industries Inc. | ||
Statement of Cash Flows | ||
For the Year Ended December 31, 20Y2 | ||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
Net income | $ | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow from operating activities: | ||
Depreciation | ||
Loss on sale of land | ||
Changes in current operating assets and liabilities: | ||
Increase in accounts receivable | ||
Net cash flow from operating activities | $ | |
Cash flows from (used for) investing activities: | ||
$ | ||
Net cash flow from 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 | $ |
b. Was Olson-Jones Industries Inc.’s net cash
flow from operations more or less than net income?
Answer-a)-
OLSON-JONES INDUSTRIES INC. | ||
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (USING INDIRECT METHOD) | ||
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER,20Y2 | ||
Particulars | Amount | |
$ | ||
Cash flow from operating activities | ||
Net Income | 64 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities | ||
Adjustment for non cash effects | ||
Depreciation | 6 | |
Gain on sale of land | -15 | |
Change in operating assets & liabilities | ||
Increase in accounts receivable | -16 | |
Increase in inventory | -13 | |
Increase in accounts payable | 7 | |
Net cash flow from operating activities (a) | 33 | |
Cash Flow from Investing activities | ||
New equipment purchased | -11 | |
Land sold | 25 | |
Net cash Flow from Investing activities (b) | 14 | |
Cash Flow from Financing activities | ||
Cash dividends paid | ($20-$6) | -14 |
Common stock issued | 33 | |
Net cash Flow from Financing activities (c) | 19 | |
Net Change in cash c=a+b+c | 66 | |
Beginning cash balance | 31 | |
Closing cash balance | 97 |
b)- Olson-Jones Industries Inc.’s net cash flow from operations was less than net income.