Prepare the cash flow statement for “Beta” Company using the indirect method Prepare the cash flow statement for “Beta” Company using the direct method Analyze the cash flow statement for “Beta” (max 250 words)

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A comparative balance sheet for “BETA” Company containing data in € for the most recent years is as follows:

 

Comparative Balance Sheet

 

Assets

 

20X1

 

20X0

Liabilities &

Stockholders' Equity

 

20X1

 

20X0

Fixed assets:

 

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

Property, plant and

equipment

160,000

135,000

Common stock

129,900

105,900

Less accumulated

depreciation

(45,000)

(37,500)

Retained earnings

55,800

37,500

Net property, plant and

equipment

115,000

97,500

Total            stockholders'

equity

185,700

143,400

Long-term investments

21,500

15,000

Long - term liabilities:

 

 

Total fixed assets

136,500

112,500

Long-term notes payable

57,000

54,000

 

Current assets:

 

 

Total                   long-term

liabilities

 

57,000

 

54,000

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

51,000

 

43,500

Current liabilities:

 

 

Accounts receivables

67,500

42,000

Accounts payable

22,000

17,000

 

Inventories

 

40,000

 

49,000

Wages payable

3,300

2,100

 

Prepayment accounts

 

8,000

 

8,000

Taxes payable

3,000

15,000

Total current assets

166,500

142,500

Short-term debt

32,000

23,500

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

60,300

57,600

 

 

 

Total liabilities

117,300

111,600

Total assets

303,000

255,000

Total        liabilities        &

stockholders' equity

303,000

255,000

The company reported for the current year 20X1 the following income statement:

 

Income Statement

Sales

202,500

Cost of goods

(105,000)

Gross margin

97,500

Selling expenses

(20,000)

General & administrative expenses

(27,700)

Net income before taxes

49,800

Income Taxes

(9,000)

Net Income after Taxes

40,800

Additional Information:

The amounts of selling expenses and general & administrative expenses incorporate expenses related to wages of about €26,000, other expenses paid in cash of about€14,200 and depreciation expenses.

Required:

  1. Prepare the cash flow statement for “Beta” Company using the indirect method
  2. Prepare the cash flow statement for “Beta” Company using the direct method
  3. Analyze the cash flow statement for “Beta” (max 250 words) 
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