The loss on the cash sale of equipment was 5000 prepare a


Problem - Georgia Company, a merchandiser, recently completed its calendar-year 2009 operations. For the year, (1) all sales are credit sales, (2) all credits to Accounts Receivable reflect cash Receipts from Customers, (3) all purchases of inventory are on credit, (4) all debits to Accounts Payable reflect cash payments for inventory, and (5) Other Expenses are paid in advance and are initially debited to Prepaid Expenses. Georgia's balance sheets and income statement follow.

GEORGIA COMPANY Comparative Balance Sheets December 31, 2009 and 2008


2009

2008

Assets



Cash

$ 49,200

$ 74,000

Accounts receivable

65,870

55,000

Merchandise inventory

276,500

251,000

Prepaid expenses

1,250

1,600

Equipment

158,000

107,500

Accum. depreciation-Equipment

(35,875)

(46,000)

Total assets

$514,945

$443,100

Liabilities and Equity



Accounts payable

$ 53,795

$115,000

Short-term notes payable

10,000

6,000

Long-term notes payable

62,500

48,250

Common stock, $5 par value

163,000

150,250

Paid-in capital in excess of par, common stock

38,250

0

Retained earnings

187,400

123,600

Total liabilities and equity

$514,945

$443,100

 

GEORGIA COMPANY Income Statement For Year Ended December 31, 2009

Sales


$583,500

Cost of goods sold


282,000

Gross profit


301,500

Operating expenses



Depreciation expense

$ 20,000


Other expenses

133,200

153,200

Other gains (losses)



Loss on sale of equipment


5,000

Income before taxes


$143,300

Income taxes expense


23,000

Net income


$120,300

Additional Information on Year 2009 Transactions

a. The loss on the cash sale of equipment was $5,000 (details in b).

b. Sold equipment costing $46,875, with accumulated depreciation of $30,125, for $11,750 cash.

c. Purchased equipment costing $97,375 by paying $25,000 cash and signing a long-term note payable for the balance.

d. Borrowed $4,000 cash by signing a short-term note payable.

e. Paid $58,125 cash to reduce the long-term notes payable.

f. Issued 2,550 shares of common stock for $20 cash per share.

g. Declared and paid cash dividends of $56,500.

Required: Prepare a complete statement of cash flows; report its operating activities using the direct method. Disclose any noncash investing and financing activities in a note.

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