Prepare a cash flow statement for bell industries for the


Problem - A comparative balance sheet for Bell Industries is given below:

Bell Industries Comparative Balance Sheet December 31, 2011 and 2010

Assets 2011 2010

Cash ........................................ $ 40,000 $ 10,000

Accounts receivable ......................... 100,000 92,000

Merchandise inventory ....................... 30,000 43,000

Land, buildings, and equipment .............. 325,000 200,000

Accumulated depreciation--buildings and

equipment ................................. (75,000) (50,000)

Total assets ............................ $420,000 $295,000

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Accounts payable ............................ $ 65,000 $ 75,000

Common stock ($25 par) ...................... 275,000 200,000

Paid-in capital in excess of par ............ 50,000 0

Retained earnings ........................... 30,000 20,000

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $420,000 $295,000

Additional data from the company's records were:

(a) On July 1, 2011, exchanged 3,000 shares of common stock for equipment.

(b) On December 31, 2011, paid cash dividends of $40,000 and income taxes of $10,000.

Prepare a cash flow statement for Bell Industries for the year ended December 31, 2011, using the indirect method. Include any necessary supplemental disclosures.

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