Question: Elmore Company uses the direct method to prepare its statement of cash flows. Refer to the following financial statement information for the year ended December

Elmore Company uses the direct method to prepare its statement of cash flows. Refer to the following financial statement information for the year ended December 31, 2017:

Elmore Company

Comparative Balance Sheet

December 31, 2017 and 2016

2017

2016

Increase

(Decrease)

Cash

$37,100

$20,400

$16,700

Accounts Receivable

26,400

30,100

(3,700)

Merchandise Inventory

54,500

27,500

27,000

PP&E, net

126,000

92,000

34,000

Total Assets

$244,000

$170,000

$74,000

Accounts Payable

8,200

12,200

$(4,000)

Accrued Liabilities

6,400

2,400

4,000

Long-term Notes Payable

71,400

80,400

$(9,000)

Total Liabilities

$86,000

$95,000

$(9,000)

Common Stock

$55,000

$3,000

$52,000

Retained Earnings

115,000

78,000

37,000

Treasury Stock

(12,000)

(6,000)

(6,000)

Total Stockholders' Equity

$158,000

$75,000

$83,000

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$244,000

$170,000

$74,000

Elmore Company

Income Statement

December 31, 2017 and 2016

2017

2016

Sales Revenue

$290,100

Interest Revenue

2,200

Gain on Sale of Plant Assets

6,000

Total Revenues and Gains

$298,300

Cost of Goods Sold

148,200

Salaries and Wages Expense

47,100

Depreciation

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Assets

16,000

Other Operating Expense

23,700

Interest Expense

3,500

Income Tax Expense

7,800

Total Expenses

246,300

Net Income

$52,000

Use the direct method, to compute the total net cash flow from operating activities. (Accrued Liabilities relate to other operating expense.)

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