Question

Forten Company, a merchandiser, recently completed its calendar-year 2015 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. The company’s income statement and balance sheets follow.
FORTEN COMPANY
Comparative Balance Sheets
December 31, 2015 and 2014
2015 2014
Assets
Cash $ 49,800 $73,500
Accounts receivable 65,810 50,625
Inventory 275,656 251,800
Prepaid expenses 1,250 1,875
Total current assets 392,516 377,800
Equipment 157,500 108,000
Accum. depreciation—Equipment (36,625) (46,000)
Total assets $ 513,391 $439,800
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable $ 53,141 $114,675
Short-term notes payable 10,000 6,000
Total current liabilities 63,141 120,675
Long-term notes payable 65,000 48,750
Total liabilities 128,141 169,425
Equity
Common stock, $5 par value 162,750 150,250
Paid-in capital in excess of 37,500 0
par, common stock
Retained earnings 185,000 120,125
Total liabilities and equity $ 513,391 $439,800
FORTEN COMPANY
Income Statement
For Year Ended December 31, 2015
Sales $ 582,500
Cost of goods sold 285,000
Gross profit 297,500
Operating expenses
Depreciation expense $ 20,750
Other expenses 132,400 153,150
Other gains (losses)
Loss on sale of equipment (5,125)
Income before taxes 139,225
Income taxes expense 24,250
Net income $ 114,975
Additional Information on Year 2015 Transactions
a. The loss on the cash sale of equipment was $5,125 (details in b).
b. Sold equipment costing $46,875, with accumulated depreciation of $30,125, for $11,625 cash.
c. Purchased equipment costing $96,375 by paying $30,000 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 $50,125 cash to reduce the long-term notes payable.
f. Issued 2,500 shares of common stock for $20 cash per share.
g. Declared and paid cash dividends of $50,100.
Required:
1. Prepare a complete statement of cash flows; report its operating activities using the indirect method.

Answer 1

Answer:

Cash flow Statement for the year ended 31 December 2015

Cash Flow from Operating Activities

Net income before Interest and tax                                         $ 139,225

Non -Cash items :

Loss on Sale of Equipment ($46,875 - $30,125 - $11,625)          $5,125

Depreciation expense                                                                $ 20,750

Changes In Working Capital :

Increase in Short term note payable                                           $4,000

Increase in Accounts receivable                                                ($15,185)

Increase in Inventory                                                                 ($23,856)

Decrease in Prepaid expenses                                                       $625

Decrease in Accounts payable                                                 ($61,534)

Income taxes expense                                                              ($24,250)

Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities                                  $44,900

Cash Flow from Investing Activities

Purchase of Equipment                                                             ($30,000)

Proceeds from Sale of Equipment                                               $11,625

Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities                                    ($18,375)

Cash Flow from Financing Activities

Dividend Paid                                                                             ($50,100)

Issued Shares ( 2,500 × $20)                                                    $50,000

Repayment of Notes Payable                                                    ($50,125)

Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities                                    ($50225)

Movement in Cash and Cash Equivalents during the year ($23,700)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of the Year           $73,500

Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End of the Year              $ 49,800

Explanation:

The Indirect method reconciles the Operating Profit during the year to Cash flows from Operating Activity by adjusting for the following items, (1) Non-cash items previously added or deducted from Operating Profit and (2) Changes in Working Capital items