Presented below is a condensed version of the preparative balance sheets for Sondergaard Corporation for the last two years at:
December 31. 2010 . 2009
Cash $157,000 $ 78,000
Accounts receivable 180,000 185,000
Investments 52,000 74,000
Equipment 298,000 240,000
Less: Accumulated depreciation (106,000) (89,000)
Current liabilities 134,000 151,000
Capital stock 160,000 160,000
Retained earnings 287,000 177,000
Additional information:
Investments were sold at a loss (not extraordinary) of$7,000; no equipment was sold; cash dividends paid were $50,000; and net income was $160,000.
Instructions
(a) Prepare a statement of cash. Flows for 2010 for Sondergaard Corporation.
(b) Determine Sondergaard Corporation’s free cash flow.