Question

Selected data taken from the accounting records of Laser Inc. for the current year ended December 31 are as follows:

Balance, December 31

Balance,

January 1

Accrued expenses payable$ 5,590$ 6,110
Accounts payable (merchandise creditors)41,73046,020
Inventories77,35084,110
Prepaid expenses3,2503,900

During the current year, the cost of merchandise sold was $448,500, and the operating expenses other than depreciation were $78,000. The direct method is used for presenting the cash flows from operating activities on the statement of cash flows.

Determine the amount reported on the statement of cash flows for:

a. Cash paid for merchandise
b. Cash paid for operating expenses

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