In: Accounting
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 $70,720 $47,940 Accounts receivable (net) 207,230 188,190 Inventories 298,520 289,850 Investments 0 102,000 Land 295,800 0 Equipment 438,600 358,020 Accumulated depreciation—equipment (99,110) (84,320) Total assets $1,211,760 $901,680 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable $205,700 $194,140 Accrued expenses payable 30,600 26,860 Dividends payable 25,500 20,400 Common stock, $1 par 202,000 102,000 Paid-in capital: Excess of issue price over par—common stock 354,000 204,000 Retained earnings 393,960 354,280 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,211,760 $901,680 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 $91,800 cash. The common stock was issued for cash. There was a $141,680 credit to Retained Earnings for net income. There was a $102,000 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 out flows, 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: Net income $ Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow from operating activities: Depreciation Loss on sale of investments Changes in current operating assets and liabilities: Increase in accounts receivable Increase in inventories Increase in accounts payable Increase in accrued expenses payable Net cash flow from operating activities $ Cash flows from (used for) investing activities: Cash from sale of investments $ Cash used for purchase of land Cash used for purchase of equipment Net cash flow used for investing activities Cash flows from (used for) financing activities: Cash from sale of common stock $ Cash used for dividends Net cash flow from financing activities Increase in cash $ Cash at the beginning of the year Cash at the end of the year $