Forten Company, a merchandiser, recently completed its calendar-year 2013 operations. For the year, (1) all...
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Forten Company, a merchandiser, recently completed its calendar-year 2013 operations. For the year, (1) all sales are credit sales, (2) all credits to Accounts Receivable reflect cash receipts from customers, (3) all purchases of inventory are on credit, (4) all debits to Accounts Payable reflect cash payments for inventory, and (5) Other Expenses are paid in advance and are initially debited to Prepaid Expenses. The companys balance sheets and income statement follow.
FORTEN COMPANY Comparative Balance Sheets December 31, 2013 and 2012
2013
2012
Assets
Cash
$
49,800
$
73,500
Accounts receivable
65,810
50,625
Merchandise inventory
275,656
251,800
Prepaid expenses
1,250
1,875
Equipment
157,500
108,000
Accum. depreciationEquipment
(36,625)
(46,000)
Total assets
$
513,391
$
439,800
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable
$
53,141
$
114,675
Short-term notes payable
10,000
6,000
Long-term notes payable
65,000
48,750
Common stock, $5 par value
162,750
150,250
Paid-in capital in excess of par, common stock
37,500
0
Retained earnings
185,000
120,125
Total liabilities and equity
$
513,391
$
439,800
FORTEN COMPANY Income Statement For Year Ended December 31, 2013
Sales
$
582,500
Cost of goods sold
285,000
Gross profit
297,500
Operating expenses
Depreciation expense
$
20,750
Other expenses
132,400
153,150
Other gains (losses)
Loss on sale of equipment
(5,125)
Income before taxes
139,225
Income taxes expense
24,250
Net income
$
114,975
Additional Information on Year 2013 Transactions
a.
The loss on the cash sale of equipment was $5,125 (details in b).
b.
Sold equipment costing $46,875, with accumulated depreciation of $30,125, for $11,625 cash.
c.
Purchased equipment costing $96,375 by paying $30,000 cash and signing a long-term note payable for the balance.
d.
Borrowed $4,000 cash by signing a short-term note payable.
e.
Paid $50,125 cash to reduce the long-term notes payable.
f.
Issued 2,500 shares of common stock for $20 cash per share.
g.
Declared and paid cash dividends of $50,100.
Required:
1.
Prepare a complete statement of cash flows; report its operating activities using the indirect method. (Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign.)
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