
1)
Case summary:
Company SB manufactures surf boards. It was founded by Person T. Initially, the company was funded by the family, and hence, there were no detailed financial statements maintained by the company. Presently, the company plans to expand its business by raising equity and debt.
The company hires a financial analyst named Person J to evaluate the performance of the company. Person J collects the following information about the company:
Particulars | 2015 | 2016 |
Sales | $400,111 | $487,712 |
Cost of goods sold | $203,963 | $257,528 |
Selling and administrative expenses | $40,110 | $52,351 |
$57,576 | $65,076 | |
Interest | $12,530 | $14,345 |
Cash | $29,429 | $31,267 |
Accounts receivable | $20,854 | $27,050 |
Inventory | $43,884 | $60,222 |
Net fixed assets | $254,017 | $316,825 |
Accounts payable | $52,015 | $57,708 |
Short-term notes payable | $23,708 | $25,885 |
Long-term debt | $128,218 | $143,971 |
New equity | $0 | $24,192 |
Characters in the case:
- Company SB
- Person T: Owner of Company SB
- Person J: Financial analyst
To prepare: The income statement of Company S for the year 2015 and 2016.
Introduction:
The income statement indicates the performance of an organization for a short period. In other words, the income statement helps to determine the income of an organization for a given accounting period.
1)

Answer to Problem 1CC
The net income for 2015 and 2016 is $68,745.60 and $78,729.60 respectively.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The tax rate of Company S is 20 percent. The company pays out 50 percent of the net income as dividend.
Particulars | 2015 | 2016 |
Sales | $400,111 | $487,712 |
Cost of goods sold | $203,963 | $257,528 |
Selling and administrative expenses |
$40,110 | $52,351 |
Depreciation | $57,576 | $65,076 |
Interest | $12,530 | $14,345 |
Cash | $29,429 | $31,267 |
Accounts receivable | $20,854 | $27,050 |
Inventory | $43,884 | $60,222 |
Net fixed assets | $254,017 | $316,825 |
Accounts payable | $52,015 | $57,708 |
Short-term notes payable | $23,708 | $25,885 |
Long-term debt | $128,218 | $143,971 |
New equity | $0 | $24,192 |
Prepare the income statement for 2015:
Company S | ||
Income statement for the year 2015 | ||
Particulars | Amount | Amount |
Net sales | $400,111.00 | |
Less: | ||
Costs | $203,963.00 | |
Selling and administrative expenses |
$40,110.00 | |
Depreciation | $57,576.00 | $301,649.00 |
Earnings before interest and taxes | $98,462.00 | |
Less: Interest paid | $12,530.00 | |
Taxable income | $85,932.00 | |
Less: Taxes ($85,932×20%) | $17,186.40 | |
Net income(A) | $68,745.60 | |
Dividends(B)=(A)×50% | $34,372.80 | |
Addition to |
$34,372.80 |
Hence, the net income for 2015 is $68,745.60.
Prepare the income statement for 2016:
Company S | ||
Income statement for the year 2016 | ||
Particulars | Amount | Amount |
Net sales | $487,712.00 | |
Less: | ||
Costs | $257,528.00 | |
Selling and administrative expenses |
$52,351.00 | |
Depreciation | $65,076.00 | $374,955.00 |
Earnings before interest and taxes | $112,757.00 | |
Less: Interest paid | $14,345.00 | |
Taxable income | $98,412.00 | |
Less: Taxes ($98,412×34%) | $19,682.40 | |
Net income(A) | $78,729.60 | |
Dividends(B)=(A)×50% | $39,364.80 | |
Addition to retained earnings(A)−(B) | $39,364.80 |
Hence, the net income for 2016 is $78,729.60.
2)
Case summary:
Company SB manufactures surf boards. It was founded by Person T. Initially, the company was funded by the family, and hence, there were no detailed financial statements maintained by the company. Presently, the company plans to expand its business by raising equity and debt.
The company hires a financial analyst named Person J to evaluate the performance of the company. Person J collects the following information about the company:
Particulars | 2015 | 2016 |
Sales | $400,111 | $487,712 |
Cost of goods sold | $203,963 | $257,528 |
Selling and administrative expenses | $40,110 | $52,351 |
Depreciation | $57,576 | $65,076 |
Interest | $12,530 | $14,345 |
Cash | $29,429 | $31,267 |
Accounts receivable | $20,854 | $27,050 |
Inventory | $43,884 | $60,222 |
Net fixed assets | $254,017 | $316,825 |
Accounts payable | $52,015 | $57,708 |
Short-term notes payable | $23,708 | $25,885 |
Long-term debt | $128,218 | $143,971 |
New equity | $0 | $24,192 |
Characters in the case:
- Company SB
- Person T: Owner of Company SB
- Person J: Financial analyst
To prepare: The
Introduction:
The balance sheet refers to the statement that indicates the financial position of a firm.
2)

Answer to Problem 1CC
The total assets of the company for the year 2015 and 2016 are $348,184 and $435,364 respectively.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Particulars | 2015 | 2016 |
Sales | $400,111 | $487,712 |
Cost of goods sold | $203,963 | $257,528 |
Selling and administrative expenses |
$40,110 | $52,351 |
Depreciation | $57,576 | $65,076 |
Interest | $12,530 | $14,345 |
Cash | $29,429 | $31,267 |
Accounts receivable | $20,854 | $27,050 |
Inventory | $43,884 | $60,222 |
Net fixed assets | $254,017 | $316,825 |
Accounts payable | $52,015 | $57,708 |
Short-term notes payable | $23,708 | $25,885 |
Long-term debt | $128,218 | $143,971 |
New equity | $0 | $24,192 |
Prepare the balance sheet for 2015:
Company S | |||
Balance sheet | |||
For the year 2015 | |||
Assets | Amount | Liabilities | Amount |
Current assets | Current liabilities | ||
Cash | $29,429.00 | Accounts payable | $52,015.00 |
Accounts receivable |
$20,854.00 |
Short-term notes payable |
$23,708.00 |
Inventory | $43,884.00 | Total | $75,723.00 |
Total(A) | $94,167.00 | ||
Long-term debt | $128,218.00 | ||
Fixed assets | |||
Tangible net fixed assets(B) |
$254,017.00 | Shareholders' equity | |
Common stock (Balance) |
$109,870.20 | ||
Addition to Retained earnings |
$34,372.80 | ||
Total | $144,243.00 | ||
Total assets(A)+(B) | $348,184.00 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
$348,184.00 |
Hence, the total assets of Company S is 2015 is $348,184.
Prepare the balance sheet for 2016:
The retained earnings for the year 2016 is the sum of addition to retained earnings of 2015 and the addition to retained earnings of 2016. The common stock of 2016 includes the new equity raised amounting to $24,192.
Company S | |||
Balance sheet | |||
For the year 2016 | |||
Assets | Amount | Liabilities | Amount |
Current assets | Current liabilities | ||
Cash | $31,267.00 | Accounts payable | $57,708.00 |
Accounts receivable |
$27,050.00 |
Short-term notes payable |
$25,885.00 |
Inventory | $60,222.00 | Total | $83,593.00 |
Total(A) | $118,539.00 | ||
Long-term debt | $143,971.00 | ||
Fixed assets | |||
Tangible net fixed assets (B) |
$316,825.00 | Shareholders' equity | |
Common stock (Balance) |
$134,062.40 | ||
Addition to Retained earnings |
$73,737.60 | ||
Total | $207,800.00 | ||
Total assets(A)+(B) | $435,364.00 | Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $435,364.00 |
Hence, the total assets of Company S are 2016 is $435,364.
3)
Case summary:
Company SB manufactures surf boards. It was founded by Person T. Initially, the company was funded by the family, and hence, there were no detailed financial statements maintained by the company. Presently, the company plans to expand its business by raising equity and debt.
The company hires a financial analyst named Person J to evaluate the performance of the company. Person J collects the following information about the company:
Particulars | 2015 | 2016 |
Sales | $400,111 | $487,712 |
Cost of goods sold | $203,963 | $257,528 |
Selling and administrative expenses |
$40,110 | $52,351 |
Depreciation | $57,576 | $65,076 |
Interest | $12,530 | $14,345 |
Cash | $29,429 | $31,267 |
Accounts receivable | $20,854 | $27,050 |
Inventory | $43,884 | $60,222 |
Net fixed assets | $254,017 | $316,825 |
Accounts payable | $52,015 | $57,708 |
Short-term notes payable | $23,708 | $25,885 |
Long-term debt | $128,218 | $143,971 |
New equity | $0 | $24,192 |
Characters in the case:
- Company SB
- Person T: Owner of Company SB
- Person J: Financial analyst
To calculate: The operating cash flow for 2015 and 2016.
3)

Answer to Problem 1CC
The operating cash flow for 2015 is $139,032. The operating cash flow for 2016 is $158,151.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The earnings before interest and taxes is $98,462 and $112,757 for the year 2015 and 2016 respectively. The depreciation is $57,576 and $65,076 for the year 2015 and 2016 respectively. The taxes are $17,186 and $19,682 for the year 2015 and 2016 respectively.
Compute the operating cash flow for 2015:
Company S | |
Operating cash flow for 2015 | |
Particulars | Amount |
Earnings before interest and taxes | $98,642 |
Add: Depreciation | $57,576 |
$156,218 | |
Less: Taxes | $17,186 |
Operating cash flow | $139,032 |
Hence, the operating cash flow is $139,032.
Compute the operating cash flow for 2016:
Company S | |
Operating cash flow for 2016 | |
Particulars | Amount |
Earnings before interest and taxes | $112,757 |
Add: Depreciation | $65,076 |
$177,833 | |
Less: Taxes | $19,682 |
Operating cash flow | $158,151 |
Hence, the operating cash flow is $158,151.
4)
Case summary:
Company SB manufactures surf boards. It was founded by Person T. Initially, the company was funded by the family, and hence, there were no detailed financial statements maintained by the company. Presently, the company plans to expand its business by raising equity and debt.
The company hires a financial analyst named Person J to evaluate the performance of the company. Person J collects the following information about the company:
Particulars | 2015 | 2016 |
Sales | $400,111 | $487,712 |
Cost of goods sold | $203,963 | $257,528 |
Selling and administrative expenses | $40,110 | $52,351 |
Depreciation | $57,576 | $65,076 |
Interest | $12,530 | $14,345 |
Cash | $29,429 | $31,267 |
Accounts receivable | $20,854 | $27,050 |
Inventory | $43,884 | $60,222 |
Net fixed assets | $254,017 | $316,825 |
Accounts payable | $52,015 | $57,708 |
Short-term notes payable | $23,708 | $25,885 |
Long-term debt | $128,218 | $143,971 |
New equity | $0 | $24,192 |
Characters in the case:
- Company SB
- Person T: Owner of Company SB
- Person J: Financial analyst
To calculate: The cash flow from assets.
4)

Answer to Problem 1CC
The cash flow from assets for 2016 is $13,765.
Explanation of Solution
Formulae:
Compute the net capital spending:
Company S | |
Net capital spending | |
Particulars | Amount |
Ending net fixed assets | $316,825 |
Less: Beginning net fixed assets | $254,017 |
$62,808 | |
Add: Depreciation | $65,076 |
Net capital spending | $127,884 |
Hence, the net capital spending is $127,884.
Compute the ending net working capital:
Hence, the ending net working capital is $34,946.
Compute the beginning net working capital:
Hence, the beginning net working capital is $18,444.
Compute the change in net working capital:
Hence, the change in net working capital is $16,502.
Compute the cash flow from assets:
The operating cash flow is $158,151. The change in net working capital is $16,502, and the net capital spending is $127,884.
Hence, the cash flow from assets is $13,765.
5)
Case summary:
Company SB manufactures surf boards. It was founded by Person T. Initially, the company was funded by the family, and hence, there were no detailed financial statements maintained by the company. Presently, the company plans to expand its business by raising equity and debt.
The company hires a financial analyst named Person J to evaluate the performance of the company. Person J collects the following information about the company:
Particulars | 2015 | 2016 |
Sales | $400,111 | $487,712 |
Cost of goods sold | $203,963 | $257,528 |
Selling and administrative expenses |
$40,110 | $52,351 |
Depreciation | $57,576 | $65,076 |
Interest | $12,530 | $14,345 |
Cash | $29,429 | $31,267 |
Accounts receivable | $20,854 | $27,050 |
Inventory | $43,884 | $60,222 |
Net fixed assets | $254,017 | $316,825 |
Accounts payable | $52,015 | $57,708 |
Short-term notes payable | $23,708 | $25,885 |
Long-term debt | $128,218 | $143,971 |
New equity | $0 | $24,192 |
Characters in the case:
- Company SB
- Person T: Owner of Company SB
- Person J: Financial analyst
To calculate: The cash flow to creditors
5)

Answer to Problem 1CC
The cash flow to creditors is ($1,408).
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Company S had to pay interest expenses amounting to $14,345. The new net borrowings were $15,753
Formula:
Compute the cash flow to creditors:
Hence, the cash flow to creditors is ($1,408).
6)
Case summary:
Company SB manufactures surf boards. It was founded by Person T. Initially, the company was funded by the family, and hence, there were no detailed financial statements maintained by the company. Presently, the company plans to expand its business by raising equity and debt.
The company hires a financial analyst named Person J to evaluate the performance of the company. Person J collects the following information about the company:
Particulars | 2015 | 2016 |
Sales | $400,111 | $487,712 |
Cost of goods sold | $203,963 | $257,528 |
Selling and administrative expenses |
$40,110 | $52,351 |
Depreciation | $57,576 | $65,076 |
Interest | $12,530 | $14,345 |
Cash | $29,429 | $31,267 |
Accounts receivable | $20,854 | $27,050 |
Inventory | $43,884 | $60,222 |
Net fixed assets | $254,017 | $316,825 |
Accounts payable | $52,015 | $57,708 |
Short-term notes payable | $23,708 | $25,885 |
Long-term debt | $128,218 | $143,971 |
New equity | $0 | $24,192 |
Characters in the case:
- Company SB
- Person T: Owner of Company SB
- Person J: Financial analyst
To calculate: The cash flow to stockholders
6)

Answer to Problem 1CC
The cash flow to stockholders is $15,173.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Company S paid dividends amounting to $39,364.8. It issued new equity worth $24,192.
Formula:
Compute the cash flow to stockholders:
Hence, the cash flow to stockholders is $15,173.
To discuss: The cash flows of the company

Explanation of Solution
The earnings of the company were positive. It also had a positive cash flow from operations. The company paid $15,173 to the stockholders. The cash flow to creditors is negative. Hence, it raised $1,408 from creditors. The investment in net working capital was $16,502. It also invested $127,884 in fixed assets.
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