You are given the following information for the ABC Corporation:
| ABC Corporation | ||
| Balance Sheet (Partial) | ||
| Year 3 | Year 4 | |
| Cash | $70,000 | $9,640 |
| AR | 70,000 | 85,000 |
| Inventories | 87,000 | 84,000 |
| Accounts Payable | 48,000 | 51,000 |
| ABC Corporation | ||
| Income Statement | ||
| For the Year Ending December 31, Year 4 | ||
| Sales | $560,000 | |
| Operating Expenses | $420,000 | |
| Depreciation Expense | 46,000 | 466,000 |
| Income Before Taxes | $94,000 | |
| Income Tax Expense | $37,600 | |
| Net Income | $56,400 | |
Other Data:
- The ABC corporation sold an asset and recorded a loss on the sale of $8.700. The sale price was $220,000 and the asset was originally purchased for $360,000.
- Dividends paid in Year 4 were $22, 460.
Required:
- Prepare a statement of cash flows for the year ending December 31, Year 4 using the indirect method.
- What conclusions could you arrive at regarding the cash position of the firm?
- What information was provided in the statement of cash flows that was not evident if just the balance sheet and the income statement were examined?