Retained earnings for cash dividends declared for the year


On the basis of the following data for Conglomerate, Inc. prepare a statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2015, using the indirect method of presenting cash flows from operating activities.

Dec. 31, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014
Assets
Cash $486 $158
Accounts Receivable (net) 280 195
Inventories 172 110
Land 400 453
Equipment 223 172
Accumulated depreciation - equipment (60) (27)
Total assets $1,501 $1,061
Liabilities and Shareholders Equity
Accounts payable $180 $161
Dividends payable 32 0
Common stock, $10 par 105 45
Additional paid-in capital 247 121
Retained earnings 937 734
Total liabilities and Shareholders Equity $1,501 $1,061


In addition:

1. Land was sold for $120 in the year ended December 31, 2015.

2. Equipment was acquired for cash in the year ended December 31, 2015.

3. There were no disposals of equipment during the year ended December 31, 2015.

4. The common stock issued during the year ended December 31, 2015, was issued for cash.

5. There was a $299 credit to Retained earnings for net income for the year ended December 31, 2015.

6. There was a $96 debit to Retained Earnings for cash dividends declared for the year ended December 31, 2015 (note; not all dividends declared were paid during the year).

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