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Analysis reveals that a company had a net increase in cash of $21,760 for the

current year. Net cash provided by operating activities was $19,600; net cash

used in investing activities was $10,800 and net cash provided by financing

activities was $12,960. If the year-end cash balance is $26,400, the beginning

cash balance was:

Answer 1

Beginning Cash balance was $4,640.

Explanation:

Net cash flow from operating activities = $19,600

Net cash flow used in investing activities = ($10,800)

Net cash provided by financing activities = $12,960

Net increase in cash $21,760

Beginning cash balance = Closing balance ($26,400) less net increase in cash ($21,760) = $4,640

The increase in cash represents the cash that was generated from operating, investing, and financing activities. These three activities are the classifications of an entity's activities. Operating activities are those activities that are normal to the business, i.e. activities the business undertakes under its mission. The investing activities arise from the purchase and sale of investments. These are not normal activities of most entities, except investment companies. Financing activities are activities engaged by an entity to raise finance, including the repayment of the borrowed funds plus interest.