Classic Automobiles of Huntsville Ltd. was formed on January 1,2016 when Classic issued common shares for $300,000. Early inJanuary 2016, Classic made the following cash payments:
- $150,000 for equipment
- $120,000 for inventory (four cars at $30,000 each)
- $20,000 for 2016 rent on a store building
In February 2016, Classic purchased six cars for inventory onaccount. Cost of this inventory was $260,000 ($43,333.33 each).Before year-end, Classic paid $208,000 of this debt. Classic usesthe FIFO method to account for inventory.
During 2016, Classic sold eight vintage autos for a total of$500,000. Before year-end, Classic collected 80% of thisamount.
The business employs three people. The combined annual payrollis $95,000, of which Classic owes $4,000 at year end. At the end ofthe year, Classic paid income tax of $10,000.
Late in 2016, Classic declared and paid cash dividends of$11,000.
For equipment, Classic uses the straight-line depreciationmethod over five years with zero residual value.
- Prepare Classic Automobiles of Huntsville Ltd.’s incomestatement for the year ended December 31, 2016. Use the single-stepformat, with all revenues listed together and all expenses listedtogether.
- Prepare Classic’s balance sheet at December 31, 2016.
- Prepare Classic’s statement of cash flows for the year endedDecember 31, 2016. Format cash flows from operating activities byusing the indirect method.
- Comment on the business performance based on the statement ofcash flows.