QKP is a trading business and has been in operation for many years. Other data given: (i)
Question:
QKP is a trading business and has been in operation for many years.
Other data given:
(i) The interest expenses and sundry expenses were on cash basis.
(ii) During the financial year QKP sold motor vehicle for $5,000 cash. The original cost was $50,000 and its accumulated depreciation prior to the disposal was $47,000.
QKP bought a fleet of brand-new motor vehicles for $180,000 cash.
(iii) QKP sold office equipment for $1,000 cash. Its original cost was $10,000 and its accumulated depreciation was $8,000.
QKP bought new office equipment for $70,000 cash.
REQUIRED:
(a) Prepare a detailed Cash Flow Statement of QKP for the year ended 31 January 2020.
(b) The owner of QKP could not understand why the net profit was $500,000 but the cash balance increased by $20,000 only. With reference to the cash flow statement you have prepared, explain why this was happening.
QKP has prepared its final accounts as shown below: