Cash flow statement by the indirect method


Task: Prepare a cash flow statement using the indirect method.  

Comparative Balance Sheet




Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2008
Assets


Cash
30,000 $15,000
Accounts receivable
18,000 14,000
Prepaid expenses
6,000 9,000
Inventory
35,000 15,000
Long-term investments
-0- 18,000
Equipment
60,000 30,000
Accumulated depreciation-equipment -18,000 -14,000

Total assets $120,000 $85,000




Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity


Accounts payable
$28,000 $7,000
Bonds payable
37,000 45,000
Common stock
40,000 23,000
Retained earnings
18,000 10,000

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $120,000 $85,000
     
Additional information:

1. Net income for the year ending December 31, 2009, was $35,000.

2. Cash dividends of $23,500 were declared and paid during the year.

3. Long-term investments that had a book value of $18,000 were sold for $16,000.

4. Sales for 2009 are $124,000.       

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