Question

Condensed comparative balance sheets for Larson Co. at December 31, Years 1 and 2, appear as follows:

Year 2Year 1
Cash$ 100,000 $ 78,000
Accounts receivable (net)78,000 85,000
Inventories101,500 90,000
Equipment410,000 370,000
Accumulated depreciation (150,000) (158,000)
Total assets$ 539,500 $ 465,000
Accounts payable (merchandise creditors)$ 58,500 $ 55,000
Cash dividends payable5,000 4,000
Common stock, $10 par200,000 170,000
Paid-in capital in excess of par62,000 60,000
Retained earnings 214,000 176,000
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $539,500 $465,000

​In addition to the balance sheet data, assume that:

  • Equipment costing $125,000 was purchased for cash.
  • Equipment costing $85,000 with accumulated depreciation of $65,000 was sold for $15,000.
  • The stock was issued for cash.
  • The only entries in the retained earnings account were net income of $51,000 and cash dividends declared of $13,000.

Prepare a statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, Year 2, using the indirect method.

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