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 $ 54,534 $ 71,000
Accounts receivable 77,725 60,125
Merchandise inventory 261,406 232,800
Prepaid expenses 1,560 2,050
Equipment 160,450 118,000
Accum. depreciationEquipment (51,700) (58,000)
Total assets $ 503,975 $ 425,975
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable $ 58,275 $ 110,900
Short-term notes payable 9,600 5,800
Long-term notes payable 25,275 42,000
Common stock, $5 par value 166,000 149,500
Paid-in capital in excess of par, common stock 49,500 0
Retained earnings 195,325 117,775
Total liabilities and equity $ 503,975 $ 425,975

FORTEN COMPANY Income Statement For Year Ended December 31, 2013
Sales $ 630,000
Cost of goods sold 304,000
Gross profit 326,000
Operating expenses
Depreciation expense $ 19,800
Other expenses 141,500 161,300
Other gains (losses)
Loss on sale of equipment (4,450)
Income before taxes 160,250
Income taxes expense 30,500
Net income $ 129,750

Additional Information on Year 2013 Transactions
a.

The loss on the cash sale of equipment was $4,450 (details in b).

b.

Sold equipment costing $45,550, with accumulated depreciation of $26,100, for $15,000 cash.

c.

Purchased equipment costing $88,000 by paying $61,000 cash and signing a long-term note payable for the balance.

d.

Borrowed $3,800 cash by signing a short-term note payable.

e.

Paid $43,725 cash to reduce the long-term notes payable.

f.

Issued 3,300 shares of common stock for $20 cash per share.

g. Declared and paid cash dividends of $52,200.

Required:
1.

Prepare a complete statement of cash flows; report its operating activities using the indirect method.

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