Write a statement of cash flows using the indirect method


Problem

SPENCER CORPORATION
Statement of Financial Position



December 31

Assets


2017



2016


Cash


$65,000



$29,000


Accounts receivable


87,000



59,000


Inventory


133,000



81,000


Investments in shares (fair value through OCI)


63,000



84,000


Land


65,000



103,000


Equipment


390,000



430,000


Accumulated depreciation-equipment


(117,000

)


(86,000

)

Goodwill


124,000



173,000


        Total


$810,000



$873,000


Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity







Accounts payable


$12,000



$51,000


Dividends payable


15,000



32,000


Notes payable


220,000



335,000


Common shares


265,000



125,000


Retained earnings


288,000



284,000


Accumulated other comprehensive income


10,000



46,000


        Total


$810,000



$873,000


Additional information:

1. Net income for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, was $19,000.

2. In March 2017, a plot of land was purchased for future construction of a plant site. In November 2017, a different plot of land with original cost of $86,000 was sold for proceeds of $95,000.

3. In April 2017, notes payable amounting to $140,000 were retired through issuance of common shares. In December 2017, notes payable amounting to $25,000 were issued for cash.

4. Fair value-OCI investments were purchased in July 2017 for a cost of $15,000. By December 31, 2017, the fair value of Spencer's portfolio of fair value-OCI investments decreased to $63,000. No fair value-OCI investments were sold in the year.

5. On December 31, 2017, equipment with an original cost of $40,000 and accumulated depreciation to date of $12,000 was sold for proceeds of $21,000. No equipment was purchased in the year.

6. Dividends on common shares of $32,000 and $15,000 were declared in December 2016 and December 2017, respectively. The 2016 dividend was paid in January 2017 and the 2017 dividend was paid in January 2018. Dividends paid are treated as financing activities.

Goodwill impairment loss was recorded in the year to reflect a decrease in the recoverable amount of goodwill. No goodwill was purchased or sold in the year.

1. Prepare a statement of cash flows using the indirect method for cash flows for operating activities

2. From the perspective of a shareholder, comment in general on the results reported in the statement of cash flows.

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