Preparing the statement of cash flows—direct method MPG, Inc., accountants have developed the following data from the company’s accounting records for the year ended April 30, 2012:
- Purchase of plant assets, $59,400.
- Cash receipt from issuance of notes payable, $46,100.
- Payments of notes payable, $44,000.
- Cash receipt from sale of plant assets, $24,500.
- Cash receipt of dividends, $4,800.
- Payments to suppliers, $374,300.
- Interest expense and payments, $12,000.
- Payments of salaries, $88,000.
- Income tax expense and payments, $37,000.
- Depreciation expense, $59,900.
- Collections from customers, $605,500.
- Payment of cash dividends, $49,400.
- Cash receipt from issuance of common stock, $64,900.
- Cash balance: April 30, 2011, $40,000; April 30, 2012, $121,700.
Requirement
1. Prepare MPG’s statement of cash flows for the year ended April 30, 2012. Use the direct method for cash flows from operating activities.