
Concept explainers
Statement of
Direct method: The direct method uses the cash basis of accounting for the preparation of the statement of cash flows. It takes into account those revenues and expenses for which cash is either received or paid.
Cash flows from operating activities: Cash flows from operating activity represent the net cash flows from the general operation of the business by comparing the cash receipt and cash payments.
Cash Receipts: It encompasses all the cash receipts from sale of goods and on account receivable.
Cash Payments: It encompasses all the cash payments that are made to suppliers of goods and all expenses that are paid.
The below table shows the way of calculation of cash flows from operating activities:
Cash flows from operating activities (Direct method) |
Add: Cash receipts. |
Cash receipt from customer |
Less: Cash payments: |
To supplier |
For operating expenses |
Income tax expenses |
Net cash provided from or used by operating activities |
Table (1)
Cash flows from investing activities: Cash provided by or used in investing activities is a section of statement of cash flows. It includes the purchase or sale of equipment or land, or marketable securities, which is used for business operations.
The below table shows the way of calculation of cash flows from investing activities:
Cash flows from investing activities |
Add: Proceeds from sale of fixed assets |
Sale of marketable securities / investments |
Deduct: Purchase of fixed assets/long-lived assets |
Purchase of marketable securities |
Net cash provided from or used by investing activities |
Table (2)
Cash flows from financing activities: Cash provided by or used in financing activities is a section of statement of cash flows. It includes raising cash from long-term debt or payment of long-term debt, which is used for business operations.
The below table shows the way of calculation of cash flows from financing activities:
Cash flows from financing activities |
Add: Issuance of common stock |
Proceeds from borrowings |
Proceeds from issuance of debt |
Issuance of bonds payable |
Deduct: Payment of dividend |
Repayment of debt |
Interest paid |
Redemption of debt |
Repurchase of stock |
Net cash provided from or used by financing activities |
Table (3)
To Prepare: The statement of cash flows from operating activities using direct method for A Company for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Answer to Problem 21.11P
Prepare the statement of cash flow:
Figure (1)
Explanation of Solution
Working notes:
Calculate the amount of cash received from customers:
Calculate the amount of investment revenue:
Calculate the amount of cash paid to suppliers:
Calculate the amount of cash paid to employees:
Calculate the amount of cash paid for insurance:
Calculate the amount of cash paid for bond interest:
Calculate the amount of cash paid for income taxes:
Calculate the amount of sale of machine components:
Calculate the amount of land:
Calculate the amount of retirement of bonds payable:
Calculate the amount of dividend:
Step 1: Calculate the amount of cash dividend.
Step 2: Calculate the amount of stock dividend.
Step 3: Calculate the amount of dividend paid:
Notes:
Note 1: Treasury bill was sold during 2016 at a gain of $2 million. Therefore, it is considered as a gain on sale of cash equivalents.
Note 2: purchase of long-term investment is $25 million.
Note 3: Purchase of land of $23 by issuing cash and a 15%, 4-years lease is considered as non cash investing and financing activities.
Note 4: Sale of
Note 5: the amount of purchase of
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