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Explain the purposes of the statement of
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Statement of cash flows: Statement of cash flow is a financial statement that shows the cash and cash equivalents of a company for a particular period of time. It shows the net changes in cash, by reporting the sources and uses of cash as a result of operating, investing, and financing activities of a company.
Purpose of the statement of cash flows:
- The primary purpose of the statement of cash flows is to provide information about the
cash inflows andcash outflows of an organization. - To determine the ability of the business to pay dividend and settle debts.
- Statement of cash flows distinguishes among the operating activities, investing activities and financing activities.
- Cash flows from operating activity provide information which is helpful in estimating future profitability, liquidity, and long term solvency.
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Financial data for Hunger Games Company for last year appear below:
Hunger Games Company
Statements of Financial Position
Beginning
Balance
Ending
Balance
Assets:
Cash
$120,700
$220,000
Accounts receivable
225,000
475,000
Inventory
317,000
390,000
Plant and equipment (net)
940,000
860,000
Investment in Katniss Company
100,000
98,000
Land (undeveloped)
198,000
65,000
Total assets
$1,900,700
$2,108,000
Liabilities and owners'
equity:
Accounts payable
$178,700
$8,000
Long-term debt
512,000
600,000
Owners' equity
1,210,000
1,500,000
Total liabilities and owners'
$1,900,700
$2,108,000
equity
Financial data for Hunger Games Company for last year appear below:
Hunger Games Company
Statements of Financial Position
Beginning
Balance
Ending
Balance
Assets:
Cash
$120,700
$220,000
Accounts receivable
225,000
475,000
Inventory
317,000
390,000
Plant and equipment (net)
940,000
860,000
Investment in Katniss Company
100,000
98,000
Land (undeveloped)
198,000
65,000
Total assets
$1,900,700
$2,108,000
Liabilities and owners'
equity:
Accounts payable
$178,700
$8,000
Long-term debt
512,000
600,000
Owners' equity
1,210,000
1,500,000
Total liabilities and owners'
$1,900,700
$2,108,000
equity
Liability?
Chapter 6A Solutions
College Accounting, Chapters 1-27
Ch. 6A - Prob. 1RQCh. 6A - Prob. 2RQCh. 6A - SERIES A EXERCISE CLASSIFYING BUSINESS...Ch. 6A - SERIES A EXERCISE CLASSIFYING BUSINESS...Ch. 6A - SERIES B EXERCISE CLASSIFYING BUSINESS...Ch. 6A - SERIES B EXERCISE CLASSIFYING BUSINESS...Ch. 6A - COMPREHENSIVE PROBLEM 1: The Accounting Cycle Bob...Ch. 6A - COMPREHENSIVE PROBLEM 1, PERIOD 2: The Accounting...
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