Statement of Cash Flows—Indirect Method

The following information was taken from the records of Glassett Produce Company for the year ended June 30, 2008.

Borrowed on long term notes                                                    

$15,000

Issued capital stock                                                            

45,000

Purchased equipment                                                           

18,000

Net income                                                                 

32,000

Purchased treasury stock                                                        

5,000

Paid dividends                                                                

29,000

Depreciation expense                                                          

21,000

Retired bonds payable                                                          

65,000

Patent amortization                                                             

3,000

Sold long term investment (at cost)                                                

7,200

Increase in cash                                                               

13,300

Decrease in inventories                                                         

6,300

Increase in accounts receivable                                                    

9,200

Increase in accounts payable                                                     

10,000

Cash balance, July 1, 2007                                                       

22,000

Instructions:

1. From the information given, prepare a statement of cash flows using the indirect method.

2. Briefly explain what an interested party would learn from studying the cash flow statement for Glassett Produce Company.