Calculate the sales of the long-term investments


The following information is available for the Fletchers Corporation:

Fletchers Corporation

Balance Sheets

At December 31


2013

2012

Assets:



     Cash

$ 24,640

$ 23,040

     Accounts receivable

32,180

29,400

     Merchandise inventory

73,125

61,710

     Long-term investments

55,900

56,400

     Equipment

175,500

145,500

     Accumulated depreciation

(33,550)

(31,200)

Total assets

$327,795

$284,850




Liabilities:



     Accounts payable

$ 65,000

$ 40,380

     Incomes taxes payable

10,725

10,200

     Bonds payable

48,750

66,000

Total liabilities

$124,475

$116,580

Equity:



     Common stock

117,000

96,000

     Contributed capital in excess of pay

13,000

9,000

     Retained earnings

73,320

63,270

Total equity

$203,320

$168,270

Total liabilities and equity

$327,795

$284,850

Fletchers Corporation

Income Statement

For Year Ended December 31, 2013

Sales


$240,000

Cost of goods sold

$80,900


Depreciation expense

29,400


Other operating expenses

48,000


Interest expense

2,000

(160,300)

Other gains (losses):



     Loss on sale of equipment


(8,400)

Income before taxes


71,300

Income taxes expense


27,650

Net income


$ 43,650

Additional information:

(1) There was no gain or loss on the sales of the long-term investments, nor on the bonds retired.

(2) Old equipment with an original cost of $37,550 was sold for $2,100 cash.

(3) New equipment was purchased for $67,550 cash.

(4) Cash dividends of $33,600 were paid.

(5) Additional shares of stock were issued for cash.

Required: Prepare a statement of cash flows for the 2013 calendar year using the indirect method.

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