Ravenna Company is a merchandiser using the indirect method to prepare the operating activities section of its statement of cash flows. Its balance sheet for this year is as follows:
Ending Balance Beginning Balance
Cash and cash equivalents $ $
Accounts receivable
Inventory
Total current assets
Property, plant, and equipment
Less accumulated depreciation
Net property, plant, and equipment
Total assets $ $
Accounts payable $ $
Income taxes payable
Bonds payable
Common stock
Retained earnings
Total liabilities and stockholders equity $ $
During the year, Ravenna paid a $ cash dividend and sold a piece of equipment for $ that originally cost $ and had accumulated depreciation of $ The company did not retire any bonds or repurchase any of its own common stock during the year.
Required:
What net change in cash and cash equivalents would be shown on the companys statement of cash flows?
