Assignment Worksheet:
Use the comparative balance sheets of Chandler Electric Company on December 31, 2016 to prepare the two requirements:
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2016 2015
Current Assets
Cash $ 85,400 $ 21,500
Accounts Receivable 14,800 21,500
Merchandise Inventory |
63,000 |
59,400 |
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts Payable |
$ 27,100 |
$ 26,100 |
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Accrued Liabilities |
10,400 |
10,900 |
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Chandler Electric Company’s transactions during 2016 included the following:
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Payment of cash dividends |
$ 20,200 |
Depreciation expense |
$ 17,000 |
Purchase of equipment with cash |
55,100 |
Purchase of building with cash |
102,000 |
Issuance of long-term notes payable to borrow cash |
47,000 |
Net income |
59,600 |
Issuance of common stock for cash |
114,000 |
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Requirement 1: Prepare the Statement of Cash Flows for Chandler Electric Company
Chandler Electric Company |
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Statement of Cash Flows |
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Year Ended December 31, 2016 |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities: |
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Net Income |
59,600$ |
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Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: |
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Depreciation Expense—Plant Assets |
$17,000 |
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Decrease in Accounts Receivable |
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Increase in Merchandise Inventory |
() |
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Increase in Accounts Payable |
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Decrease in Accrued Liabilities |
() |
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |
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Acquisition of Equipment for Cash |
() |
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Acquisition of Building for Cash |
() |
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Net Cash Used for Investing Activities |
() |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities: |
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Cash Receipt from Issuance of Common Stock |
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Cash Receipt from Issuance of Notes Payable |
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Cash Payment of Dividends |
() |
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash |
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Cash Balance, December 31, 2015 |
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Cash Balance, December 31, 2016 |
Requirement 2:
Write an evaluation of the cash flow statement for Chandler Electric Company. The COO of Chandler Electric Company has asked that you evaluate the company’s cash flow based on the following criteria:
How strong or weak is its cash flow?
What is the primary generator of the company’s income?
In what area is the company investing most?
How much did the overall cash position increase in the past year?
Do you feel Chandler Electric Company is worthy of short term and long term capital?
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