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20 August, 2015 - 11:33

During the year ended December 31, 2017, Wheaton Co. Ltd. Reported $20,000 of net income, consisting of $95,000 of revenues, $70,000 of operating expenses, and $5,000 of income taxes expense. Following is a list of transactions that occurred during the year:

a.

Depreciation expense, $3,000 (included with operating expenses)

b.

Increase in wages payable, $500

c.

Increase in accounts receivable, $900

d.

Decrease in merchandize inventory, $1,200

e.

Amortization of patent, $100

f.

Non-current borrowings paid in cash, $5,000

g.

Issuance of common shares for cash, $12,500

h.

Equipment, cost $10,000, acquired by issuing common shares

i.

At the end of the fiscal year, a $5,000 cash dividend was declared, payable one month later

j.

Old machinery sold for $6,000 cash; it originally cost $15,000 (one-half depreciated). Loss reported on income statement as ordinary item and included in the $70,000 of operating expenses.

k.

Decrease in accounts payable, $1,000.

l.

Cash at January 1, 2017 was $1,000; change in cash during the year, $37,900

m.

There was no change in income taxes owing.

 

Required:

  1. Prepare a cash flow table. The first two columns are not necessary. Enter amounts above in the “Change” columns. (Hint: the change to cash is the balancing figure in the “Change” columns – $37,900.)
  2. Prepare a statement of cash flows.
  3. Explain what this statement tells you about Wheaton Co. Ltd.