Discuss the sufficient information to use the direct method


The comparative balance sheets for 2013 and 2012 are given below for Surmise Company. Net income for 2013 was $58 million.

SURMISE COMPANY
Comparative Balance Sheets
December 31, 2013 and 2012
($ in millions)

2013 2012
Assets



Cash $ 150 $ 118
Accounts receivable
78
84
Less: Allowance for uncollectible accounts
(15)
(6)
Prepaid expenses
10
5
Inventory
126
115
Long-term investment
63
35
Land
76
76
Buildings and equipment
304
215
Less: Accumulated depreciation
(103)
(86)
Patent
13
15






$ 702 $ 571





Liabilities



Accounts payable $ 11 $ 19
Accrued liabilities
(2)
8
Notes payable
26
0
Lease liability
89
0
Bonds payable
53
99
Shareholders' Equity



Common stock
58
50
Paid-in capital-excess of par
247
205
Retained earnings
220
190





$ 702 $ 571






Required:

Prepare the statement of cash flows of Surmise Company for the year ended December 31, 2013. Use the indirect method to present cash flows from operating activities because you do not have sufficient information to use the direct method. You will need to make reasonable assumptions concerning the reasons for changes in some account balances. A spreadsheet or T-account analysis will be helpful. (Enter your answers in millions. Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign.)

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