Prepare the statement of cash flows of surmise


The comparative balance sheets for 2013 and 2012 are given below for Surmise Company. Net income for 2013 was $72 million.

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

2013 2012
  Assets



  Cash $ 107 $ 58  
  Accounts receivable
85
98  
      Less: Allowance for uncollectible accounts
(19)
(3)
  Prepaid expenses
13
12
  Inventory
143
125  
  Long-term investment
110
75
  Land
90
90  
  Buildings and equipment
360
250  
      Less: Accumulated depreciation
(125)
(100)
  Patent
21
24






$ 785 $ 629





  Liabilities



  Accounts payable $ 19 $ 34  
  Accrued liabilities
(4)
16
  Notes payable
40
0
  Lease liability
110
0
  Bonds payable
60
120
  Shareholders' Equity



  Common stock
65
50  
  Paid-in capital-excess of par
261
205  
  Retained earnings
234
204






$ 785   $ 629  






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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