Question: Statement of cash flows indirect method The comparative balance sheet of Merrick Equipment Co . for December 3 1 , 2 0 Y 9 and

Statement of cash flowsindirect method
The comparative balance sheet of Merrick Equipment Co. for December 31,20Y9 and 20Y8, is as follows:
Line Item Description December 31,20Y9 December 31,20Y8
Assets
Cash $70,720 $47,940
Accounts receivable (net)207,230188,190
Inventories 298,520289,850
Investments 0102,000
Land 295,8000
Equipment 438,600358,020
Accumulated depreciationequipment (99,110)(84,320)
Total assets $1,211,760 $901,680
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Accounts payable (merchandise creditors) $205,700 $194,140
Accrued expenses payable (operating expenses)30,60026,860
Dividends payable 25,50020,400
Common stock, $1 par 202,000102,000
Paid-in capital in excess of parcommon stock 354,000204,000
Retained earnings 393,960354,280
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,211,760 $901,680
Additional data obtained from an examination of the accounts in the ledger for 20Y9 are as follows:
Equipment and land were acquired for cash.
There were no disposals of equipment during the year.
The investments were sold for $91,800 cash.
The common stock was issued for cash.
There was a $141,680 credit to Retained Earnings for net income.
There was a $102,000 debit to Retained Earnings for cash dividends declared.
Required:
Prepare a statement of cash flows, using the indirect method of presenting cash flows from (used for) operating activities. Use the minus sign to indicate cash outflows, cash payments, decreases in cash, or any negative adjustments.
Merrick Equipment Co.
Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31,20Y9
Line Item Description Amount Amount
Cash flows from (used for) operating activities:
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from (used for) operating activities:
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Changes in current operating assets and liabilities:
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Cash flows from (used for) investing activities:
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Cash flows from (used for) financing activities:
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Cash balance, January 1,20Y9 Cash balance, January 1,20Y9
Cash balance, December 31,20Y9 $Cash balance, December 31,20Y9

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