In: Accounting
Bracewell Ltd. reported net income of £195,000 for 2017. Bracewell also reported depreciation expense of £40,000 and a gain of £5,000 on disposal of plant assets. The comparative statements of financial position show an increase in accounts receivable of £15,000 for the year, a £17,000 increase in accounts payable, and a £4,000 decrease in prepaid expenses.
Instructions: Prepare the operating activities section of the
statement of cash flows for 2017. Use the direct
method.
BRACEWELL LTD.
Partial Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income........................................................................................................... ₤195,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense.......................................................................... ₤40,000
Gain on disposal of plant assets ........................................................ (5,000)
Increase in accounts receivable.......................................................... (15,000)
Decrease in prepaid expenses.............................................................. 4,000
Increase in accounts payable............................................................... 17,000 41,000
Net cash provided by operating activities.............................................. ₤236,000