For purposes of the statement of cash flows, under IFRS, income taxes paid are treated as:

  1. cash flows from operating activities unless they can be separately identified as part of investing or financing activities.
  2. an operating activity in all cases.
  3. an investing or operating activity, depending on whether a refund is received.
  4. either operating, financing, or investing activity, but treated consistently to other companies in the same industry.

Short Answer

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The correct option is “a”.

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Meaning of Cash flow Statement

The cash flow statement details changes in the company's cash and cash equivalents throughout an accounting period. This modification combines the interests in business, finance, and investing.

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Explaining the correct option

Unless they can be specifically identified as a component of investing or financing activities, income taxes paid are regarded as cash flows from operating activities for the statement of cash flows under IFRS.

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Explaining the incorrect option

Option b) Income taxes are not always part of the operating activities under cash flow statement.

Option c) For the statement of cash flows, under IFRS, income taxes paid are treated as cash flows from operating activities unless they can be separately identified as part of investing or financing activities. It is not dependent on the receipt of refund.

Option d) It is reported in operating activity section, but can be reported in investing and financing also. The treatment is not same for the companies in the same industry.

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The accounts below appear in the ledger of Anita Baker Company.

Retained Earnings Dr. Cr. Bal.

Jan. 1, 2017 Credit Balance \( 42,000

Aug. 15 Dividends (cash) \)15,000 27,000

Dec. 31 Net Income for 2017 \(40,000 67,000

Equipment Dr. Cr. Bal.

Jan. 1, 2017 Debit Balance \)140,000

Aug. 3 Purchase of Equipment \(62,000 202,000

Sept. 10 Cost of Equipment Constructed 48,000 250,000

Nov. 15 Equipment Sold \)56,000 194,000

Accumulated Depreciation— Equipment Dr. Cr. Bal.

Jan. 1, 2017 Credit Balance \( 84,000

Apr. 8 Major Repairs \)21,000 63,000

Nov. 15 Accum. Depreciation on Equipment Sold 25,200 37,800

Dec. 31 Depreciation for 2017 \(16,800 54,600

Instructions

From the postings in the accounts above, indicate how the information is reported on a statement of cash flows by preparing a partial statement of cash flows using the indirect method. The loss on sale of equipment (November 15) was \)5,800.

The balance sheet data of Brown Company at the end of 2017 and 2016 follow.

2017 2016

Cash \( 30,000 \) 35,000

Accounts receivable (net) 55,000 45,000

Inventory 65,000 45,000

Prepaid expenses 15,000 25,000

Equipment 90,000 75,000

Accumulated depreciation—equipment (18,000) (8,000)

Land 70,000 40,000

\(307,000 \)257,000

Accounts payable \( 65,000 \) 52,000

Accrued expenses 15,000 18,000

Notes payable—bank, long-term –0– 23,000

Bonds payable 30,000 – 0–

Common stock, \(10 par 189,000 159,000

Retained earnings 8,000 5,000

\)307,000 \(257,000

Land was acquired for \)30,000 in exchange for common stock, par \(30,000, during the year; all equipment purchased was for cash. Equipment costing \)10,000 was sold for \(3,000; book value of the equipment was \)6,000. Cash dividends of $10,000 were declared and paid during the year.

Instructions

Compute net cash provided (used) by:

(a) Operating activities.

(b) Investing activities.

(c) Financing activities.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Co. had the following activity in its most recent year of operations.

(a) Purchase of equipment. (g) Amortization of intangible assets.

(b) Redemption of bonds payable. (h) Purchase of treasury stock.

(c) Sale of building. (i) Issuance of bonds for land.

(d) Depreciation. (j) Payment of dividends.

(e) Exchange of equipment for the furniture. (k) Increase in interest receivable on notes receivable.

(f) Issuance of common stock. (l) Pension expense exceeds the amount funded.

Instructions

Classify the items as (1) operating—add to net income; (2) operating—deduct from net income; (3) investing; (4) financing; or (5) significant noncash investing and financing activities. Use the indirect method.

Question:Comparative balance sheet accounts of Marcus Inc. are presented below.

MARCUS INC.

COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016

December 31

2017 2016

Debit Accounts

Cash \( 42,000 \) 33,750

Accounts Receivable 70,500 60,000

Inventory 30,000 24,000

Equity investments 22,250 38,500

Machinery 30,000 18,750

Buildings 67,500 56,250

Land 7,500 7,500

\(269,750 \)238,750

Credit Accounts

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts \( 2,250 \) 1,500

Accumulated Depreciation—Machinery 5,625 2,250

Accumulated Depreciation—Buildings 13,500 9,000

Accounts Payable 35,000 24,750

Accrued Payables 3,375 2,625

Long-Term Notes Payable 21,000 31,000

Common Stock, no-par 150,000 125,000

Retained Earnings 39,000 42,625

\(269,750 \)238,750

Additional data (ignoring taxes):

1. Net income for the year was \(42,500.

2. Cash dividends declared and paid during the year were \)21,125.

3. A 20% stock dividend was declared during the year. \(25,000 of retained earnings was capitalized.

4. Equity investments (level of ownership is less than 20%) that cost \)25,000 were sold during the year for \(28,750. No unrealized gains and losses were recorded on these investments in 2017.

5. Machinery that cost \)3,750, on which \(750 of depreciation had accumulated, was sold for \)2,200. Marcus’s 2017 income statement follows (ignoring taxes).

Sales revenue \(540,000

Less: Cost of goods sold 380,000

Gross margin 160,000

Less: Operating expenses (includes \)8,625 depreciation and \(5,400 bad debts) 120,450

Income from operations 39,550

Other: Gain on sale of investments \)3,750

Loss on sale of machinery (800) 2,950

Net income $ 42,500

Instructions

  1. Compute net cash flow from operating activities using the direct method.

(b) Prepare a statement of cash flows using the indirect method.

Question: GROUPWORK (Analysis of Transactions’ Effect on SCF) Each of the following items must be considered in preparing a statement of cash flows for Cruz Fashions Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2017.

  1. Fixed assets that had cost \(20,000 6½ years before and were being depreciated on a 10-year basis, with no estimated scrap value, were sold for \)4,750.
  2. During the year, goodwill of \(15,000 was considered impaired and was completely written off to expense.
  3. During the year, 500 shares of common stock with a stated value of \)25 a share were issued for \(32 a share.
  4. The company sustained a net loss for the year of \)2,100. Depreciation amounted to \(2,000 and patent amortization was \)400.
  5. Uncollectible accounts receivable in the amount of \(2,000 were written off against Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
  6. Investments (available-for-sale) that cost \)12,000 when purchased 4 years earlier were sold for \(10,600.
  7. Bonds payable with a par value of \)24,000 on which there was an unamortized bond premium of $2,000 were redeemed at 101.

Instructions

For each item, state where it is to be shown in the statement and then how you would present the necessary information, including the amount. Consider each item to be independent of the others. Assume that correct entry were made for all transactions as they took place.

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