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Using the information below, prepare a partial statement of cash flows for the y

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Question

Using the information below, prepare a partial statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2009, showing the computation of net cash flows from operating activities by the indirect method.

 

December 31, 2009 Jan. 1, 2009

Income statement:

Net Income $385,000
Depreciation Expense   125,000
Amortization of Intangible Assets     40,000
Gain on Sale of Plant Assets     90,000
Loss on Sale of Investments     35,000

Balance Sheet:

Accounts Receivable $335,000 $380,000 
Inventory   503,000   575,000
Prepaid Expenses     22,000      10,000
Accounts Payable(to merchandise suppliers)   379,000   410,000
Accrued Expenses Payable   180,000   155,000 

Explanation / Answer

Steps for the operating section of a cash flow statement:
1. Write "Cash Flows from Operating Activities"
2. Write "Net Income"
3. Write "Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities".
4. Add back non-cash expenses (depreciation, amortization, etc.). Subtract any gains and add any losses. Examine working capital (current asset and current liability) accounts.
5. Total the adjustments.
6. Add the net income and the adjustments. Write "Net Cash Provided (or Used if negative) by Operating Activities"

Statement of Cash Flows

Cash Flows from Operating Activities
    Net Income                                                                385,000
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
    cash provided by operating activities
       Depreciation Expense    125,000
      Amortization of Intangible Assets 40,000
      Gain on Sale of Plant Assets    (90,000)
      Loss on Sale of Investments 35,000
      Decrease in Accounts Receivable    45,000
      Decrease in Inventory    72,000
      Increase in Prepaid Expenses    (12,000)
      Decrease in Accounts Payable (31,000)
      Increase in Accrued XPs Payable 25,000    209,000
      Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities                  594,000