To explain and illustrate the direct method, we will use the transactions of Juarez Company for 2010, to prepare a statement of cash flows. Illustration presents information related to 2010 for Juarez Company.

JUAREZ COMPANY
Comparative Balance Sheets
December 31

Assets

2010

2009

Change Increase/Decrease

Cash

$191,000

$159,000

$ 32,000 Increase

Accounts receivable

12,000

15,000

3,000 Decrease

Inventory

170,000

160,000

10,000 Increase

Prepaid expenses

6,000

8,000

2,000 Decrease

Land

140,000

80,000

60,000 Increase

Equipment

160,000

–0–

160,000 Increase

Accumulated depreciation—equipment

(16,000)

–0–

16,000 Increase

Total

$663,000

$422,000

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Accounts payable

$ 52,000

$ 60,000

$ 8,000 Decrease

Accrued expenses payable

15,000

20,000

5,000 Decrease

Income taxes payable

12,000

–0–

12,000 Increase

Bonds payable

130,000

–0–

130,000 Increase

Common stock

360,000

300,000

60,000 Increase

Retained earnings

94,000

42,000

52,000 Increase

Total

$663,000

$422,000

JUAREZ COMPANY
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

Revenues

$975,000

Cost of goods sold

$660,000

Operating expenses (excluding depreciation)

176,000

Depreciation expense

18,000

Loss on sale of store equipment

1,000

855,000

Income before income taxes

120,000

Income tax expense

36,000

Net income

$ 84,000

Additional information:

1. In 2010, the company declared and paid a $32,000 cash dividend.

2. Bonds were issued at face value for $130,000 in cash.

3. Equipment costing $180,000 was purchased for cash.

4. Equipment costing $20,000 was sold for $17,000 cash when the book value of the equipment was $18,000.

5. Common stock of $60,000 was issued to acquire land.