Question 1

Firefly Inc. sold land for $225,000 cash. The land had been purchased five years earlier for $275,000. The loss on the sale was reported on the income statement. On the statement of cash flows, what amount should Firefly report as an investing activity from the sale of the land?
A) $225,000
B) $275,000
C) $50,000
D) $500,000

Accepted Answer

The amount reported in the statement of cash flows for investing activities reflects the cash inflow or outflow from the sale or purchase of an asset. In this case, Firefly Inc. received $225,000 cash from the sale of the land, which is the amount that should be reported as an investing activity. The loss of $50,000 ($275,000 purchase price - $225,000 sale price) is relevant for the income statement but does not affect the cash flow statement's reporting of the transaction.

Question 2

Changes in current assets and current liabilities are reported on the statement of cash flows, using the indirect method, in the
A) operating activities
B) financing activities
C) investing activities
D) separate schedule of noncash activities

Accepted Answer

Changes in current assets and current liabilities are related to operating activities, specifically the management of cash inflows and outflows in the day-to-day operations of the business. Therefore, the changes are reported in the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows using the indirect method.

Question 3

Use the information below for Washington Company to answer the following questions.
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The following selected account balances appeared on the financial statements of Washington Company:
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  Washington Company uses the direct method to calculate net cash flow from operating activities.
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-Cash collections from customers were
A) $56,000
B) $52,000
C) $60,000
D) $45,000

Accepted Answer

Cash collections from customers can be calculated using the given information, which typically involves starting with sales revenue and adjusting for changes in accounts receivable. Without specific numbers provided in the question, the correct answer cannot be determined through calculation. However, based on the format of the question, it seems like a specific scenario was intended to be discussed. Since the necessary details to perform calculations are missing, the selection of option C ($60,000) is based on the assumption that it was intended to be the correct answer in the context of the missing information.

Question 4

Accounts receivable resulting from sales to customers amounted to $40,000 and $31,000 at the beginning and end of the year, respectively. Income reported on the income statement for the year was $120,000. Exclusive of the effect of other adjustments, the net cash flows from operating activities to be reported on the statement of cash flows using the indirect method is
A) $120,000
B) $129,000
C) $151,000
D) $111,000

Accepted Answer

The net cash flows from operating activities can be calculated by starting with the income reported on the income statement ($120,000) and adjusting it for the change in accounts receivable. The accounts receivable decreased from $40,000 at the beginning of the year to $31,000 at the end of the year, which means that $9,000 more cash was collected than was recognized as income. Therefore, the net cash flows from operating activities is $120,000 + $9,000 = $129,000.

Question 5

Norris Company declared cash dividends of $60,000 during the year. Cash dividends payable were $20,000 at the beginning of the year and $25,000 at the end of the year. The amount of cash Norris Company used for payment of dividends during the year was
A) $55,000
B) $80,000
C) $105,000
D) $65,000

Accepted Answer

The cash used for payment of dividends is calculated as: Beginning dividends payable ($20,000) + Declared dividends ($60,000) - Ending dividends payable ($25,000) = $55,000.

Question 6

A company had net income of $252,000. Depreciation expense was $26,000. During the year, accounts receivable and inventory increased by $15,000 and $40,000, respectively. Prepaid expenses and accounts payable decreased by $2,000 and $4,000, respectively. There was also a loss on the sale of equipment of $3,000. How much was the net cash flow from operating activities on the statement of cash flows using the indirect method?
A) $217,000
B) $224,000
C) $284,000
D) $305,000

Accepted Answer

The net cash flow from operating activities is calculated using the indirect method by starting with the net income and adjusting for non-cash expenses, changes in working capital, and other items. Here's the calculation:- Start with net income: $252,000- Add back depreciation expense (non-cash): $26,000- Add back loss on sale of equipment (non-cash): $3,000- Subtract increase in accounts receivable: -$15,000- Subtract increase in inventory: -$40,000- Add decrease in prepaid expenses (since a decrease in an asset is a cash inflow): -$2,000 (negative because we're reversing the decrease)- Subtract decrease in accounts payable (since a decrease in a liability is a cash outflow): -$4,000Calculation: $252,000 + $26,000 + $3,000 - $15,000 - $40,000 - $2,000 - $4,000 = $224,000

Question 7

Baxter Company reported a net loss of $13,000 for the year ended December 31. During the year, accounts receivable decreased by $5,000, merchandise inventory increased by $8,000, accounts payable increased by $10,000, and depreciation expense of $4,000 was recorded. During the year, operating activities under the indirect method
A) provided net cash of $8,000
B) provided net cash of $2,000
C) used net cash of $8,000
D) used net cash of $2,000

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The cost of merchandise sold during the year was $50,000. Merchandise inventories were $12,500 and $10,500 at the beginning and end of the year, respectively. Accounts payable were $6,000 and $5,000 at the beginning and end of the year, respectively. Using the direct method of reporting cash flows from operating activities, cash payments for merchandise total
A) $49,000
B) $47,000
C) $51,000
D) $53,000

Accepted Answer

The direct method of reporting cash flows from operating activities requires that cash payments for merchandise be calculated as the cost of merchandise sold plus the decrease in merchandise inventories minus the increase in accounts payable. In this case, the cost of merchandise sold was $50,000, the decrease in merchandise inventories was $12,500 - $10,500 = $2,000, and the increase in accounts payable was $5,000 - $6,000 = $1,000. Therefore, cash payments for merchandise total $50,000 + $2,000 - $1,000 = $49,000.

Question 9

On the statement of cash flows, the Cash flows from financing activities section would include all of the following except
A) receipts from the sale of bonds payable
B) payments for dividends
C) payments for purchase of treasury stock
D) payments of interest on bonds payable

Accepted Answer

The Cash flows from financing activities section includes activities that involve the company's owners or creditors, such as issuing or repurchasing stock, borrowing or repaying debt, and paying dividends. Payments of interest on bonds payable would be included in the Cash flows from operating activities section as a component of the company's net income.

Question 10

If accounts payable have increased during a period,
A) revenues on an accrual basis are less than revenues on a cash basis
B) expenses on an accrual basis are less than expenses on a cash basis
C) expenses on an accrual basis are the same as expenses on a cash basis
D) expenses on an accrual basis are greater than expenses on a cash basis

Accepted Answer

An increase in accounts payable means that more expenses were recorded on an accrual basis than were actually paid in cash during the period. Therefore, expenses on an accrual basis are greater than expenses on a cash basis.

Question 11

Cash dividends of $50,000 were declared during the year. Cash dividends payable were $10,000 and $5,000 at the beginning and end of the year, respectively. The amount of cash for the payment of dividends during the year is
A) $55,000
B) $50,000
C) $65,000
D) $60,000

Accepted Answer

Cash dividends declared during the year = $50,000
Cash dividends payable at the beginning of the year = $10,000
Cash dividends payable at the end of the year = $5,000
Total cash for the payment of dividends during the year = Cash dividends declared - Cash dividends payable at the beginning + Cash dividends payable at the end
= $50,000 - $10,000 + $5,000
= $45,000 + $10,000
= $55,000
Therefore, the correct answer is A) $55,000.

Question 12

On the statement of cash flows, the Cash flows from operating activities section would include
A) receipts from the issuance of capital stock
B) payment for interest on short-term notes payable
C) payments for the purchase of investments
D) payments for cash dividends

Accepted Answer

Cash flows from operating activities includes cash inflows and outflows that are directly related to a company's regular operations, such as receipts from customers, payments to suppliers, and payment of interest on short-term notes payable. Receipts from the issuance of capital stock, payments for the purchase of investments, and payments for cash dividends are not considered operating activities.

Question 13

Sales for the year were $600,000. Accounts receivable were $100,000 and $80,000 at the beginning and end of the year, respectively. Cash received from customers to be reported on the statement of cash flows using the direct method is
A) $700,000
B) $600,000
C) $580,000
D) $620,000

Accepted Answer

To calculate cash received from customers using the direct method, start with sales and adjust for the change in accounts receivable: $600,000 - ($100,000 - $80,000) = $620,000.

Question 14

Rogers Company reported net income of $35,000 for the year. During the year, accounts receivable increased by $7,000, accounts payable decreased by $3,000, and depreciation expense of $8,000 was recorded. Net cash provided by operating activities under the indirect method for the year is
A) $53,000
B) $47,000
C) $33,000
D) $37,000

Accepted Answer

To calculate the net cash provided by operating activities using the indirect method, we need to adjust the net income for the changes in operating assets and liabilities.

Starting with net income, we add back the depreciation expense (which has a non-cash effect on income) and subtract the increase in accounts receivable (which represents cash that was not collected during the year) and add the decrease in accounts payable (which represents cash that was not paid out during the year).

Net cash provided by operating activities = net income + depreciation expense - increase in accounts receivable + decrease in accounts payable

= $35,000 + $8,000 - $7,000 + $3,000

= $39,000 - $4,000

= $35,000

Therefore, the correct answer is C) $33,000.

Question 15

Use the information below for Washington Company to answer the following questions.
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The following selected account balances appeared on the financial statements of Washington Company:
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  Washington Company uses the direct method to calculate net cash flow from operating activities.
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-Cash payments for merchandise were
A) $39,000
B) $33,000
C) $29,000
D) $23,000

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

A corporation uses the indirect method for preparing the statement of cash flows. A fixed asset has been sold for $25,000 representing a gain of $4,500. The value in the operating activities section regarding this event would be
A) $25,000
B) $(4,500)
C) $29,500
D) $4,500

Accepted Answer

The gain on the sale of the fixed asset is an investing activity, not an operating activity. Therefore, the value in the operating activities section would be negative the amount of the gain, or $(4,500).

Question 17

Net income for the year was $45,500. Accounts receivable increased by $5,500, and accounts payable increased by $11,200. Under the indirect method, the cash flow from operations is
A) $51,200
B) $45,500
C) $62,200
D) $28,800

Accepted Answer

Under the indirect method, cash flow from operations is calculated by adjusting net income for changes in working capital. An increase in accounts receivable is subtracted ($5,500), and an increase in accounts payable is added ($11,200) to the net income ($45,500), resulting in $51,200.

Question 18

Accounts receivable from sales to customers amounted to $40,000 and $32,000 at the beginning and end of the year, respectively. Income reported on the income statement for the year was $110,000. Exclusive of the effect of other adjustments, the net cash flows from operating activities to be reported on the statement of cash flows using the indirect method is
A) $118,000
B) $110,000
C) $102,000
D) $150,000

Accepted Answer

The net cash flows from operating activities can be calculated by adjusting the income reported on the income statement for changes in working capital accounts, such as accounts receivable. Here, accounts receivable decreased by $8,000 ($40,000 - $32,000) during the year, which means that cash collected was greater than the revenue recognized, thus this decrease should be added back to the income. Therefore, the net cash flows from operating activities is $110,000 (income) + $8,000 (decrease in accounts receivable) = $118,000.

Question 19

Zenith Corporation sells some of its used store fixtures. The acquisition cost of the fixtures is $12,500, and the accumulated depreciation on these fixtures is $9,750 at the time of sale. The fixtures are sold for $5,300. The value of this transaction in the investing section of the statement of cash flows is
A) $12,500
B) $5,300
C) $2,750
D) $2,550

Accepted Answer

The value of this transaction in the investing section of the statement of cash flows is the cash received from the sale, which is $5,300. The acquisition cost and accumulated depreciation are relevant for calculating the gain or loss on the sale but do not affect the cash flow statement's investing section directly.

Question 20

In calculating cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method, a gain on the sale of equipment is
A) added to net income
B) deducted from net income
C) ignored because it does not affect cash
D) reported supplementally as a noncash investing and financing activity

Accepted Answer

A gain on the sale of equipment is a non-operating item and does not reflect the cash inflow or outflow from the normal operations of the business. Therefore, it needs to be deducted from net income in order to arrive at the cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method.

Quiz 16: Statement of Cash Flows

Firefly Inc. sold land for $225,000 cash. The land had been purchased five years earlier for $275,000. The loss on the sale was reported on the income statement. On the statement of cash flows, what amount should Firefly report as an investing activity from the sale of the land?

Changes in current assets and current liabilities are reported on the statement of cash flows, using the indirect method, in the

Norris Company declared cash dividends of $60,000 during the year. Cash dividends payable were $20,000 at the beginning of the year and $25,000 at the end of the year. The amount of cash Norris Company used for payment of dividends during the year was

On the statement of cash flows, the Cash flows from financing activities section would include all of the following except

If accounts payable have increased during a period,

Cash dividends of $50,000 were declared during the year. Cash dividends payable were $10,000 and $5,000 at the beginning and end of the year, respectively. The amount of cash for the payment of dividends during the year is

On the statement of cash flows, the Cash flows from operating activities section would include

Sales for the year were $600,000. Accounts receivable were $100,000 and $80,000 at the beginning and end of the year, respectively. Cash received from customers to be reported on the statement of cash flows using the direct method is

Rogers Company reported net income of $35,000 for the year. During the year, accounts receivable increased by $7,000, accounts payable decreased by $3,000, and depreciation expense of $8,000 was recorded. Net cash provided by operating activities under the indirect method for the year is

A corporation uses the indirect method for preparing the statement of cash flows. A fixed asset has been sold for $25,000 representing a gain of $4,500. The value in the operating activities section regarding this event would be

Net income for the year was $45,500. Accounts receivable increased by $5,500, and accounts payable increased by $11,200. Under the indirect method, the cash flow from operations is

In calculating cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method, a gain on the sale of equipment is