Forten Company, a merchandiser, recently completed its calendar-year 2015 operat
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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.
2015
2014
The loss on the cash sale of equipment was $4,175 (details in b).
Sold equipment costing $44,175, with accumulated depreciation of $25,550, for $14,450 cash.
Purchased equipment costing $86,350 by paying $47,000 cash and signing a long-term note payable for the balance.
Borrowed $2,700 cash by signing a short-term note payable.
Paid $41,525 cash to reduce the long-term notes payable.
Issued 2,200 shares of common stock for $20 cash per share.
Prepare a complete statement of cash flows; report its operating activities using the indirect method.(Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign.)
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 COMPANYComparative Balance Sheets
December 31, 2015 and 2014
2015
2014
Assets Cash $ 52,779 $ 65,500 Accounts receivable 70,025 54,625 Inventory 269,656 243,800 Prepaid expenses 1,340 1,775 Total current assets 393,800 365,700 Equipment 149,175 107,000 Accum. depreciation—Equipment (40,150) (47,000) Total assets $ 502,825 $ 425,700 Liabilities and Equity Accounts payable $ 59,375 $ 109,250 Short-term notes payable 7,400 4,700 Total current liabilities 66,775 113,950 Long-term notes payable 34,325 36,500 Total liabilities 101,100 150,450 Equity Common stock, $5 par value 157,750 146,750 Paid-in capital in excess of par, common stock 33,000 0 Retained earnings 210,975 128,500 Total liabilities and equity $ 502,825 $ 425,700 FORTEN COMPANYIncome Statement
For Year Ended December 31, 2015 Sales $ 602,500 Cost of goods sold 293,000 Gross profit 309,500 Operating expenses Depreciation expense $ 18,700 Other expenses 128,600 147,300 Other gains (losses) Loss on sale of equipment (4,175) Income before taxes 158,025 Income taxes expense 27,750 Net income $ 130,275 Additional Information on Year 2015 Transactions a.
The loss on the cash sale of equipment was $4,175 (details in b).
b.Sold equipment costing $44,175, with accumulated depreciation of $25,550, for $14,450 cash.
c.Purchased equipment costing $86,350 by paying $47,000 cash and signing a long-term note payable for the balance.
d.Borrowed $2,700 cash by signing a short-term note payable.
e.Paid $41,525 cash to reduce the long-term notes payable.
f.Issued 2,200 shares of common stock for $20 cash per share.
g. Declared and paid cash dividends of $47,800. Required: 1.Prepare a complete statement of cash flows; report its operating activities using the indirect method.(Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign.)
Explanation / Answer
Forten Company Statement of Cash Flows For the Years Ending December 31, 2015 2015 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net Income $1,30,275 Other Adjustments: Depreciation $6,850 Less Increase in Accounts Receivable -$15,400 Add Loss on Sale of Equipment $5,125 Less Decrease in Accounts Payable -$49,875 Less Increase in Inventory -$25,856 Add Decreasing in Prepaid Expense $435 Add Increasing in Short term Notes payable $2,700 Net Cash from Operating Activities -$76,021 $54,254 Cash Flows from Investing Activities Cash received from sale of Equipment $14,450 Cash used for purchase of Equipment -$47,000 Net Cash Used for Investing Activities -$32,550 -$32,550 Cash Flows from Financing Activities Cash Received from Issuance of Common stock $44,000 Cash used to pay long-term note payable -$41,525 Cash Used to pay dividends -$47,800 Net Cash from Financing Activities -$45,325 -$45,325 NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH -$23,621 CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR 65500 CASH, END OF YEAR $52,779