1. Newport Steam Corporation’s balance sheet accounts as of December 31,19X8, and December 31, 19×9, and the information relating to the 19×9 activities, are presented below.

December 31

19×9

19×8

ASSETS

Cash

$ 230,000

$ 100,000

Short Term Investments

300,000

0

Accounts Receivable (net)

550,000

550,000

Inventory

680,000

600,000

Long Term Investments

200,000

300,000

Plant Assets

1,700,000

1,000,000

Accumulated Depreciation

(450,000)

(450,000)

Goodwill

90,000

100,000

Total Assets

$3,300,000

$2,200,000

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Accounts Payable

$ 825,000

$ 720,000

Long Term Debt

325,000

0

Common Stock, $1 Par

800,000

700,000

Additional Paid in Capital

370,000

250,000

Retained Earnings

980.000

530,000

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$3,300,000

$2,200,000

Information relating to 19×9 activities is as follows:

(1) Net income for 19×9 was $700,000.

(2) Purchase of short term investments for $300,000, which will mature on 30, 20 0.

(3) Cash dividends declared and paid in 19×9 worth $250,000.

(4) Equipment costing $400,000, having accumulated depreciation of $250,000, was sold in 19×9 for $150,000.

(5) Plant assets worth $1,100,000 were purchased for cash.

(6) A long term investment costing $100,000 was sold for $135,000.

(7) 100,000 shares of $1 par value common stock were sold for $2.20 a share.

(8) Amortization of goodwill for 19×9 was $10,000.

Calculate Newport’s net cash inflows or outflows for (a) operating, (b)investing, and (c)

financing activities. Discuss whether or not the short term investments are cash equivalents.