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Carlson Company Comparative Balance Sheets December 31, 20x5 and 20x4 Assets 20x

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Question

Carlson Company

Comparative Balance Sheets

December 31, 20x5 and 20x4

                                                          

Assets

20x5

20x4

Cash

$    140

$    140

Accounts receivable (net)

210

280

Inventory

350

420

Prepaid expenses

105

70

Equipment (net)

3,010

2,800

Investments and other assets

   4,900

   4,200

Total assets

$8,715

$7,910

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Accounts payable

$   350

$   280

Income taxes payable

70

140

Long-term note payable

2,100

1,400

Common stock

1,400

1,400

Retained earnings

4,795

4,690

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$8,715

$7,910

Additional information:

   Depreciation expense                           $560

   Cash dividends declared and paid             50

a. Compute net income, assuming net income and the cash dividends were the only items affecting retained earnings. Show your work.

b. Compute net cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method.

Comparative Balance Sheets

December 31, 20x5 and 20x4

                                                          

Assets

20x5

20x4

Cash

$    140

$    140

Accounts receivable (net)

210

280

Inventory

350

420

Prepaid expenses

105

70

Equipment (net)

3,010

2,800

Investments and other assets

   4,900

   4,200

Total assets

$8,715

$7,910

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Accounts payable

$   350

$   280

Income taxes payable

70

140

Long-term note payable

2,100

1,400

Common stock

1,400

1,400

Retained earnings

4,795

4,690

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$8,715

$7,910

Explanation / Answer

Solution-a

Net income:

Increase in retained earnings

$105

Dividends

$50

Net income

$155

Solution-b

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net Income

$155

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities

Depreciation

$560

Decrease in Accounts Receivable

$70

Decrease in Inventory

$70

Increase Prepaid expense

$35

Increase in accounts payable

$70

Decrease in Income tax

($70)

Cash flows from operating activities

$890

Net income:

Increase in retained earnings

$105

Dividends

$50

Net income

$155