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The account balances for the noncash current assets and current liabilities of J

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Question

The account balances for the noncash current assets and current liabilities of Jetson, Inc. are as follows:

                                                           December 31

                                                     2009             2010

Dividends payable             $50,000             $40,000     

Retained earnings            $545,000           $375,000

Other information for 2009:

Determine the amount of cash dividends paid during the year for presentation in the Financing Activities section of the statement of cash flows.

Explanation / Answer

The account balances for the noncash current assets and current liabilities of Jetson, Inc. are as follows:

                                                           December 31

                                                     2009             2010

Dividends payable             $50,000             $40,000     

Retained earnings            $545,000           $375,000

Other information for 2009:

Determine the amount of cash dividends paid during the year for presentation in the Financing Activities section of the statement of cash flows.