Question - The net changes in the balance sheet accounts of Vincent Corporation for the year 2004 are shown below.
Account Debit Credit
Cash $ 35,000
Short-term investments $ 80,500
Accounts receivable 83,200
Allowance for doubtful accounts 13,300
Inventory 64,200
Prepaid expenses 18,300
Investment in subsidiary (equity method) 60,000
Plant and equipment 210,000
Accumulated depreciation 130,000
Accounts payable 90,700
Accrued liabilities 21,500
Deferred tax liability 15,500
8% serial bonds 80,000
Common stock, $10 par 90,000
Additional paid-in capital 150,000
Retained earnings-Appropriation for bonded indebtedness 60,000
Retained earnings-Unappropriated 85,000
$643,600 $643,600
An analysis of the Retained Earnings-Unappropriated account follows:
Retained earnings unappropriated, December 31, 2003 $1,300,000
Add: Net income 218,000
Transfer from appropriation for bonded indebtedness 60,000
Total $1,578,000
Deduct: Cash dividends $123,000
Stock dividend 240,000 363,000
Retained earnings unappropriated, December 31, 2004 $1,215,000
1. On January 2, 2004 short-term investments (classified as available-for-sale) costing $80,500 were sold for $103,000.
2. The company paid a cash dividend on February 1, 2004.
3. Accounts receivable of $16,200 and $19,400 were considered uncollectible and written off in 2004 and 2003, respectively.
4. Major repairs of $22,000 to the equipment were debited to the Accumulated Depreciation account during the year. No assets were retired during 2004.
5. The wholly owned subsidiary reported a net loss for the year of $60,000. The loss was recorded by the parent.
6. At January 1, 2004, the cash balance was $111,000.
Instructions - Prepare a statement of cash flows (indirect method) for the year ended December 31, 2004. Vincent Corporation has no securities which are classified as cash equivalents.