Statement of Cash Flows—Indirect Method

Comparative balance sheet data for Amber Company follow. In addition, new equipment was purchased for $50,000, payment consisting of $25,000 cash and a long term note for $25,000. The short term note payable was arranged with a supplier to finance inventory purchases on credit. Cash dividends of $10,000 were paid in 2008; all other changes to retained earnings were caused by the net income for 2008, which amounted to $83,500.

 

Dec 31, 2008

Dec 31, 2007

Cash and cash equivalents                                  

$ 41,000

$ 28,000

Accounts receivable                                      

94,000

86,000

Inventory                                              

110,000

100,000

Property, plant, and equipment                              

550,000

500,000

Accumulated depreciation—property, plant, and equipment          

(277,500)

(250,000)

Total assets                                            

 $517,500

 $464,000

 

 

Dec 31, 2008

Dec 31, 2007

Short term notes payable                                  

$ —

$ 20,000

Accounts payable                                        

105,000

80,000

Long term notes payable                                   

100,000

75,000

Bonds payable                                          

50,000

100,000

Common stock, $1 par                                    

20,000

20,000

Additional paid in capital                                   

155,000

155,000

Retained earnings                                         

87,500

14,000

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity                     

 $517,500

 $464,000

Instructions: Prepare a statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2008, using the indirect method.