The comparative year-end balance sheets of Sign Graphics Inc. revealed the following activity in the company’s current accounts:
- Cash flow information: Direct and indirect methodsThe comparative year-end balance sheets of Sign Graphics Inc. revealed the following activity in the company’s current accounts: 20X520X4Increase
(decrease)Current assets Cash$ 55,400$ 35,200$ 20,200 Accounts receivable (net)86,80088,000(4,200) Inventory246,400233,8009,600 Prepaid expenses25,40024,2001,200Current liabilities Accounts payable$ 126,600$140,600$(17,000) Taxes payable46,60049,200(5,600) Interest payable9,0006,4002,600 Accrued liabilities38,80060,400(21,600) Note payable44,000—44,000The accounts payable were for the purchase of merchandise. Prepaid expenses and accrued liabilities relate to thefirm’s selling and administrative expenses. The company’s condensed income statement follows: SIGN GRAPHICS INC.
Income Statement
for the Year Ended December 31, 20X5 Sales $728,000 Less: Cost of goods sold 323,000 Gross profit $390,800 Less: Selling & administrative expenses$186,000 Depreciation expense17,000 Interest expense27,000 230,000 Add: Gain on sale of land $160,800 21,800 Income before taxes $182,600 Income taxes 36,800 Net income $160,000Other data:- Long-term investments were purchased for cash at a cost of $77,600.
- Cash proceeds from the sale of land totaled $79,200.
- Store equipment of $47,000 was purchased by signing a short-term note payable.
- Also, a $153,000 telecommunications system was acquired by issuing 3,000 shares of preferred stock.
- A long-term note of $50,900 was repaid.
- 21,500 shares of common stock were issued at $5.19 per share.
solutionsPrepare the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows by using the direct method.
Cash collected
Less cash paid for:
Inventory
Selling & administrative
Interest expense
Income taxes
Net cash provided by operating activities
Prepare the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows by using the indirect method.
Net income
Accounts receivable
Inventory
Prepaid expenses
Accounts payable
Taxes payable
Interest payable
Accrued liabilities
Gain on sale of land
Depreciation
Net cash provided by operating activities
Prepare the investing and financing activities sections of the statement of cash flows.
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of long-term investments
Proceeds from sale of land
Net cash provided by investing act.
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of long-term note
Issuance of common stock*
Dividends paid
Net cash used by financing activities
* 20,000 shares X $5.19 = $103,800