Question

For each of the following items, indicate by using the appropriate code letter, how the item should be reported in the statement of cash flows, using the indirect method.

A. Added to net income
B. Deducted from net income
C. Cash outflow—investing activity
D. Cash inflow—investing activity
E. Cash outflow—financing activity
F. Cash inflow—financing activity
G. Significant noncash investing and financing activity
____ 1. Decrease in accounts payable during a period
____ 2. Declaration and payment of a cash dividend.
____ 3. Loss on sale of land.
____ 4. Decrease in accounts receivable during a period.
____ 5. Redemption of bonds for cash.
____ 6. Proceeds from sale of equipment at book value.
____ 7. Issuance of common stock for cash.
____ 8. Purchase of a building for cash.
____ 9. Acquisition of land in exchange for common stock.
____ 10. Increase in merchandise inventory during a period

Answer 1

1. Decrease in accounts payable during a period - Deducted from net income (B)

2. Declaration and payment of a cash dividend - Cash outflow (financing activity ) (E)

3. Loss on disposal of land - Added to net income (A)

4. Decrease in accounts receivable during a period - Added to net income (A)

5. Redemption of bonds for cash - Cash outflow (financing activity) (E)

6. Proceeds from sale of equipment at book value - Cash inflow (investing activity ) (D)

7. Issuance of common stock for cash - Cash inflow (financing activity) (F)

8. Purchase of a building for cash - Cash outflow(investing activity ) (C)

9. Acquisition of land in exchange for common stock - Significant non-cash (investing and financing activity ) (G)

10. Increase in inventory during a period - Deducted from net income (B)