Prepare a statement of cash flows using the direct method


Statement of cash flows-direct method

The comparative balance sheet of Middaugh Restaurant Supplies Inc. for December 31, 2013 and 2012, is as follows:


Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Assets



Cash

$ 330,960

$ 341,550

Accounts receivable (net)

496,320

457,200

Inventories

697,200

681,900

Investments

0

216,000

Land

480,000

0

Equipment

612,000

492,000

Accumulated depreciation

(240,750)

(184,200)


$2,375,730

$2,004,450

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity



Accounts payable (merchandise creditors)

$ 540,000

$ 483,300

Accrued expenses payable (operating expenses)

33,900

39,600

Dividends payable

50,400

45,600

Common stock, $10 par

108,000

15,000

Paid-in capital in excess of par-common stock

364,500

225,000

Retained earnings

1,278,930

1,195,950


$2,375,730

$2,004,450

The income statement for the year ended December 31, 2012, is as follows:

Sales


$2,256,000

Cost of merchandise sold


1,176,000

Gross profit


$1,080,000

Operating expenses:



Depreciation expense

$ 56,550


Other operating expenses

672,420


Total operating expenses


728,970

Operating income


$ 351,030

Other income:



Gain on sale of investments


78,000

Income before income tax


$ 429,030

Income tax expense


149,550

Net income


$ 279,480

The following additional information was taken from the records:

a. Equipment and land were acquired for cash.

b. There were no disposals of equipment during the year.

c. The investments were sold for $294,000 cash.

d. The common stock was issued for cash.

e. There was a $196,500 debit to Retained Earnings for cash dividends declared.

Instructions

Prepare a statement of cash flows, using the direct method of presenting cash flows from operating activities.

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