Question: The comparative balance sheets for 2016 and 2015 are given below for Surmise Company. Net income for 2016 was $52 million. SURMISE COMPANY Comparative Balance

The comparative balance sheets for 2016 and 2015 are given below for Surmise Company. Net income for 2016 was $52 million.

SURMISE COMPANY
Comparative Balance Sheets
December 31, 2016 and 2015
($ in millions)
2016 2015
Assets
Cash $ 184 $ 148
Accounts receivable 75 78
Less: Allowance for uncollectible accounts (8) (3)
Prepaid expenses 3 2
Inventory 108 100
Long-term investment 45 20
Land 70 70
Buildings and equipment 280 200
Less: Accumulated depreciation (94) (80)
Patent 10 12




$ 673 $ 547








Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 8 $ 13
Accrued liabilities (1) 5
Notes payable 20 0
Lease liability 80 0
Bonds payable 50 90
Shareholders Equity
Common stock 55 50
Paid-in capitalexcess of par 247 205
Retained earnings 214 184




$ 673 $ 547









Required:

Prepare the statement of cash flows of Surmise Company for the year ended December 31, 2016. Use the indirect method to present cash flows from operating activities because you do not have sufficient information to use the direct method. You will need to make reasonable assumptions concerning the reasons for changes in some account balances. A spreadsheet or T-account analysis will be helpful. (Enter your answers in millions (i.e., 10,000,000 should be entered as 10). Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign.)

SURMISE COMPANY
Statement of Cash Flows
For year ended December 31, 2016
($ in millions)
Adjustments for noncash effects:
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

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