Evaluating Income and Cash Flows Selected financial statement information is reported on the next page for Beltway Distributors, Inc.

Required

A. Prepare a statement of cash flows (indirect format) for Beltway Distributors, assuming that all important cash flow activities are reflected in the information provided.

B. Assume this has been the pattern of cash flows for several years. What does this imply about the firm’s business situation?

For the Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2004
(In thousands)

Sales revenue

$35,400

Cost of goods sold

22,700

Operating expenses (except depreciation)

4,500

Depreciation expense

2,900

Net income

5,300

Dividends declared and paid

5,000

For January 30

2004

2003

Cash

$2,050

$1,950

Accounts receivable

8,600

13,400

Inventories

23,500

27,100

Accounts payable

8,600

8,800

Bank loan payable

18,700

30,000