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  • Nov 29, 2012, 05:50 PM
    soha1985
    Accounting help,confused with this question.pls help.
    The accounting records of Miller Company provided the data below ($ in 000s).

    Net income $17500
    Depreciation Expense 8400
    Increase in acounts receivable 4400
    Decrease in inventory 6400
    Decrease in prepaid insurance 1500
    Decrease salaries payable 2700
    Increase in interest payable 900


    What is the net cash provided (used) by operating activities?
    A. $20,600
    B. $27,600
    C. $3,800
    D. ($27,600)
    E. $41,800
  • Nov 29, 2012, 05:52 PM
    soha1985
    Confused with this homework question ,help explaining it?
    Spirit Company, a merchandiser, recently completed its 2010 calendar year. For the year, (1) all sales are credit sales, (2) all credits to Accounts Receivable reflect cash receipts from customers, (3) all purchases of inventory are on credit, (4) all debits to Accounts Payable reflect cash payments for inventory, and (5) Other Expenses are paid in advance and are initially debited to Prepaid Expenses. The company's balance sheet and income statement follow:
    comparative balance sheet December 31 20120 and 2009
    assets 2010 2009
    cash 49200 73500
    accounts recievable 65830 51000
    merchandise inventory 276000 252500
    prepaid expenses 1000 1600
    equpiment 159000 106500
    accum deprecation-equpiment (31000) (40000)
    Total assets 520030 445100
    Liabilities and Equity
    Accounts payable 58555 112000
    Short term notes payable 9000 7000
    Long term notes payable 65000 48500
    common stock $5 par value 162750 150750
    Paid in capital in excess of par ,common stock 36000 0
    retained earnings 188725 126850
    Total Liabilities and equity 520030 445100


    SPIRIT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
    sales 584000
    cost of goods sold 283000
    Gross profit 301000
    operating expenses
    depreciation expense 20000
    other expenses 132400 152400
    other gains (losses)
    Loss on sale of equipment 5875
    Income before taxes 142725
    income taxes expense 24250
    Net income 118475

    Additional Information on Year 2010 Transactions

    a. The loss on the cash sale of equipment was $5,875 (details in b).
    b. Sold equipment costing $46,500, for a loss of $5,875.
    c. Purchased equipment costing $99,000 by paying $35,000 cash and signing a long-term note payable for the balance.
    d. Borrowed $2,000 cash by signing a short-term note payable.
    e. Paid $47,500 cash to reduce the long-term notes payable.
    f. Issued 2,400 shares of common stock for $20 cash per share.
    g. Net income and dividends were the only items that affected retained earnings.

    What is the net cash flows provided (used) by financing activities?
    A. ($118,100)
    B. $118,100
    C. $54,100
    D. ($54,100)
    E. $2,500

    QUESTION NO 2:

    Spirit Company, a merchandiser, recently completed its 2010 calendar year. For the year, (1) all sales are credit sales, (2) all credits to Accounts Receivable reflect cash receipts from customers, (3) all purchases of inventory are on credit, (4) all debits to Accounts Payable reflect cash payments for inventory, and (5) Other Expenses are paid in advance and are initially debited to Prepaid Expenses. The company's balance sheet and income statement follow

    same as above

    Additional Information on Year 2010 Transactions

    a. The loss on the cash sale of equipment was $5,875 (details in b).
    b. Sold equipment costing $46,500, for a loss of $5,875.
    c. Purchased equipment costing $99,000 by paying $35,000 cash and signing a long-term note payable for the balance.
    d. Borrowed $2,000 cash by signing a short-term note payable.
    e. Paid $47,500 cash to reduce the long-term notes payable.
    f. Issued 2,400 shares of common stock for $20 cash per share.
    g. Net income and divide
  • Nov 29, 2012, 05:53 PM
    soha1985
    Small question but I keep getting the wrong answer for this accounting question
    Holly Company's accounts receivable increased during the year by $8.5 million. It had a bad debt expense of $3.0 million, and its allowance for uncollectible accounts increased by $1.5 million. What is the amount of cash received from customers if Holly's sales were $50.2 million?
    A. $40.2
    B. $63.5
    C. $60.2
    D. $37.2
    E. $54.2
  • Nov 29, 2012, 05:55 PM
    soha1985
    Wessen co accounting question,please help!
    Wessen Company reports net income of $180,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010.What is the net cash flows?
    Wessen Company reports net income of $180,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010. It also reports $45,800 depreciation expense, $21,410 amortization expense and a $15,000 gain on the sale of machinery. Its comparative balance sheets reveal a $28,300 increase in accounts receivable, $20,400 decrease in accounts payable, $10,470 increase in prepaid expenses, and $33,140 decrease in wages payable. What is the net cash flows provided (used) by operating activities using the indirect method?
    A. ($140,200)
    B. $133,490
    C. $139,900
    D. ($133,490)
    E. $78,300

    Wessen Company reports net income of $200,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010. It also reports $40,000 depreciation expense, $22,500 amortization expense and a $15,000 loss on the sale of machinery. Its comparative balance sheets reveal a $225,700 increase in accounts receivable, $31,600 decrease in accounts payable, $15,000 decrease in prepaid expenses, and $48,100 decrease in wages payable. What is the net cash flows provided (used) by operating activities using the indirect method?
    A. ($12,900)
    B. $57,900
    C. $50,400
    D. ($57,900)
    E. ($50,400)
  • Nov 29, 2012, 06:36 PM
    paraclete
    Please show us your work small clue it cannot be more than $50M
  • Nov 29, 2012, 06:50 PM
    soha1985
    Wessen co accounting question,please help!
    Wessen Company reports net income of $180,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010.What is the net cash flows?
    Wessen Company reports net income of $180,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010. It also reports $45,800 depreciation expense, $21,410 amortization expense and a $15,000 gain on the sale of machinery. Its comparative balance sheets reveal a $28,300 increase in accounts receivable, $20,400 decrease in accounts payable, $10,470 increase in prepaid expenses, and $33,140 decrease in wages payable. What is the net cash flows provided (used) by operating activities using the indirect method?
    A. ($140,200)
    B. $133,490
    C. $139,900
    D. ($133,490)
    E. $78,300

    Wessen Company reports net income of $200,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010. It also reports $40,000 depreciation expense, $22,500 amortization expense and a $15,000 loss on the sale of machinery. Its comparative balance sheets reveal a $225,700 increase in accounts receivable, $31,600 decrease in accounts payable, $15,000 decrease in prepaid expenses, and $48,100 decrease in wages payable. What is the net cash flows provided (used) by operating activities using the indirect method?
    A. ($12,900)
    B. $57,900
    C. $50,400
    D. ($57,900)
    E. ($50,400)
  • Nov 29, 2012, 06:50 PM
    paraclete
    Financing Activities are payments of loans and loan borrowings, they are not operational activities or capital items

    Part of the second part of the question is missing
  • Nov 29, 2012, 06:51 PM
    soha1985
    hope someone has answers to this question
    Spirit Company, a merchandiser, recently completed its 2010 calendar year. For the year, (1) all sales are credit sales, (2) all credits to Accounts Receivable reflect cash receipts from customers, (3) all purchases of inventory are on credit, (4) all debits to Accounts Payable reflect cash payments for inventory, and (5) Other Expenses are paid in advance and are initially debited to Prepaid Expenses. The company's balance sheet and income statement follow:
    comparative balance sheet December 31 20120 and 2009
    assets 2010 2009
    cash 49200 73500
    accounts recievable 65830 51000
    merchandise inventory 276000 252500
    prepaid expenses 1000 1600
    equpiment 159000 106500
    accum deprecation-equpiment (31000) (40000)
    Total assets 520030 445100
    Liabilities and Equity
    Accounts payable 58555 112000
    Short term notes payable 9000 7000
    Long term notes payable 65000 48500
    common stock $5 par value 162750 150750
    Paid in capital in excess of par ,common stock 36000 0
    retained earnings 188725 126850
    Total Liabilities and equity 520030 445100


    SPIRIT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
    sales 584000
    cost of goods sold 283000
    Gross profit 301000
    operating expenses
    depreciation expense 20000
    other expenses 132400 152400
    other gains (losses)
    Loss on sale of equipment 5875
    Income before taxes 142725
    income taxes expense 24250
    Net income 118475

    Additional Information on Year 2010 Transactions

    a. The loss on the cash sale of equipment was $5,875 (details in b).
    b. Sold equipment costing $46,500, for a loss of $5,875.
    c. Purchased equipment costing $99,000 by paying $35,000 cash and signing a long-term note payable for the balance.
    d. Borrowed $2,000 cash by signing a short-term note payable.
    e. Paid $47,500 cash to reduce the long-term notes payable.
    f. Issued 2,400 shares of common stock for $20 cash per share.
    g. Net income and dividends were the only items that affected retained earnings.

    What is the net cash flows provided (used) by financing activities?
    A. ($118,100)
    B. $118,100
    C. $54,100
    D. ($54,100)
    E. $2,500

    QUESTION NO 2:

    Spirit Company, a merchandiser, recently completed its 2010 calendar year. For the year, (1) all sales are credit sales, (2) all credits to Accounts Receivable reflect cash receipts from customers, (3) all purchases of inventory are on credit, (4) all debits to Accounts Payable reflect cash payments for inventory, and (5) Other Expenses are paid in advance and are initially debited to Prepaid Expenses. The company's balance sheet and income statement follow

    same as above

    Additional Information on Year 2010 Transactions

    a. The loss on the cash sale of equipment was $5,875 (details in b).
    b. Sold equipment costing $46,500, for a loss of $5,875.
    c. Purchased equipment costing $99,000 by paying $35,000 cash and signing a long-term note payable for the balance.
    d. Borrowed $2,000 cash by signing a short-term note payable.
    e. Paid $47,500 cash to reduce the long-term notes payable.
    f. Issued 2,400 shares of common stock for $20 cash per share.
    g. Net income and divide
  • Nov 29, 2012, 06:51 PM
    paraclete
    The only non cash item is depreciation
    http://www.businessdictionary.com/de...ctivities.html
  • Nov 29, 2012, 06:52 PM
    soha1985
    Holly co question for accounting homework
    Holly Company's accounts receivable increased during the year by $8.5 million. It had a bad debt expense of $3.0 million, and its allowance for uncollectible accounts increased by $1.5 million. What is the amount of cash received from customers if Holly's sales were $50.2 million?
    A. $40.2
    B. $63.5
    C. $60.2
    D. $37.2
    E. $54.2
  • Nov 29, 2012, 06:53 PM
    soha1985
    Accounting help.small Q
    The accounting records of Miller Company provided the data below ($ in 000s).

    Net income $17500
    Depreciation Expense 8400
    Increase in acounts receivable 4400
    Decrease in inventory 6400
    Decrease in prepaid insurance 1500
    Decrease salaries payable 2700
    Increase in interest payable 900


    What is the net cash provided (used) by operating activities?
    A. $20,600
    B. $27,600
    C. $3,800
    D. ($27,600)
    E. $41,800
  • Nov 29, 2012, 07:24 PM
    soha1985
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by paraclete View Post
    Financing Activities are payments of loans and loan borrowings, they are not operational activities or capital items

    part of the second part of the question is missing

    That's all of the info I have of the second question. The second question has the same info as the first one just a different question is asked. Thanks for the help!

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