Why the common stock was issued for cash


On the basis of the following data for the LWB Corporation for the current year and the preceding year ended December 31, prepare a statement of cash flows, using the indirect method of presenting cash flows from operating activities.

December 31, 2009 December 31, 2008
Cash $75,700 $64,200
Accounts Receivable (net) 70,500 79,350
Inventories 99,500 87,500
Equipment 390,000 350,000
Accumulated Depreciation (150,000) (160,000)
TOTAL= 485,700 421,050

Accounts Payable - Trade 52,750 47,750
Cash Dividends Payable 10,000 12,500
Common Stock, $5 par 225,000 200,000
Premium on common stock 120,000 100,000
retained earnings 77,950 60,800
TOTAL= 485,700 421,050

The following additional data was obtained from the accounting records:
1. Equipment costing $90,000 was purchased for cash
2. Equipment costing $50,000 with accumulated depreciation of $35,000 was sold for $10,000
3. common stock was issued for cash
4. there was a $47,150 credit to retained earnings for net income.
5. there was a $30,000 debit to retained earnings for cash dividends declared.

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