The comparative balance sheet for an entity that had profit of $175,000 for the year ended December 31, 20X2, and paid $52,000 of dividends during 20X2 is as follows:
Paz, Inc.
Balance Sheet
At December 31,
12/31 20X2 12/31/20X1
Cash $150,000 $180,000
Accounts receivable 200,000 220,000
Total assets $350,000 $400,000
Payables 80,000 $160,000
Share capital 130,000 125,000
Retained earnings 140,000 115,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $350,000 $400,000
If dividends paid are treated as an operating item, the amount of net cash from operating activities during 20X2 was
Ans. | Particulars | Amount | ||
Cash flow from operating activities: | ||||
Net income | $175,000 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash | ||||
provided by (used for) Operating Activities: | ||||
Add: Decrease in accounts receivable ($220,000 - $200,000) | $20,000 | |||
Less: Decrease in payables ($160,000 - $80,000) | -$80,000 | |||
Net cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities | $115,000 | |||
*Increase in current liabilities and Decrease in current assets other than cash is added to Net Income. | ||||
*Decrease in current liabilities and Increase in current assets other than cash is subtracted from Net Income. | ||||
*Non cash & Non operating expenses are adjusted with Net income. | ||||
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