Interpreting Financial Statements: Cash Flow Effects

The following statement of cash flows has been provided by Davo’s Surf Shop of Malibu, California:

Davo’s Surf Shop

Statement of Cash Flows

For the Year Ended December 31, 2000

Cash flows from operating activities

$ 225,000

Cash flows from investing activities:

Investment in Susie’s Swim Wear, Ltd.

$ (215,000)

Purchase of marketable securities

(550,000)

Proceeds from sale of building

1,000,000

Cash flows from financing activities:

235,000

Proceeds from debt issuance

$ 600,000

Gift from friends and family

400,000

Payment of dividends

(200,000)

800,000

Net increase in cash

$1,260,000

Required

a. Explain and discuss each item that resulted in a change in cash for Davo’s Surf Shop.

b. Based on this limited information for only one year, evaluate Davo’s future prospects.

c. What other information would be helpful in evaluating Davo’s prospects?