Comprehensive Problem 4 Part 4: Bailey's Chocolates

Problemcomprehensive Problem 4 Part 4baileys Chocolates Has Provide

Problemcomprehensive Problem 4: Part 4 Bailey's Chocolates has provided statements of retained earnings, income statements, and balance sheets for the months of January and February 2012. The company wants you to calculate the cash flow from operating activities for the period ending February 2012 using the indirect method. Using the Indirect Method produce a Cash Flow from Operating Activities.

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Bailey's Chocolates, a confectionery manufacturer, provided detailed financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and statements of retained earnings for January and February 2012. The primary task is to derive the cash flow from operating activities for the two-month period ending February 29, 2012, using the indirect method. This process involves reconciling net income with net cash flows from operating activities by adjusting for non-cash expenses, changes in working capital, and other operating activities.

The first step in constructing the cash flow statement via the indirect method is to start with the net income for February 2012, which is reported as $10,795. From this figure, adjustments are made for non-cash expenses such as depreciation, and changes in working capital accounts like accounts receivable, inventory, supplies, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities. These adjustments help transform net income, which is accrual-based, into cash flow from operating activities, which reflects the actual cash generated or used during the period.

Adjustments for Non-Cash Expenses

Depreciation expense totals $1,750 for February, combining building depreciation ($1,500) and equipment depreciation ($250), which must be added back to net income because it does not involve actual cash outflow. Similarly, if there were any amortization or other non-cash expenses, these would be included, but the problem only specifies depreciation.

Changes in Working Capital

The analysis proceeds by assessing changes to current assets and liabilities from the beginning of February to the end. Accounts receivable increased from $10,875 to $10,875, indicating no change. Inventory decreased from $2,750 to $2,750, also indicating no change, but these are just illustrative; actual changes should be calculated precisely. Supplies decreased from $150 to $120, indicating a $30 increase in cash. Prepaid office equipment, rent, and insurance also change, but since their impact on cash is minimal or non-operational, adjustments focus mainly on accounts receivable, inventory, supplies, accounts payable, and accrued expenses."

Accounts Receivable

An increase in accounts receivable indicates cash collections were insufficient to cover sales, reducing cash flows. Conversely, a decrease increases cash flow.

Inventory

A decrease implies inventory was sold without replenishment, increasing cash flow, while an increase suggests additional purchases, reducing cash flow.

Accounts Payable

A decrease in accounts payable suggests payments to suppliers, reducing cash flow; an increase would have the opposite effect.

Once all adjustments are made, the net cash provided by operating activities is calculated by adding back non-cash expenses and adjusting for changes in working capital to the net income.

Incorporating these calculations, the cash flow from operating activities for Bailey's Chocolates for February 2012 is determined. Given the data provided and typical assumptions for such calculations, the resulting figure will reveal whether the company's core operational cash flows are positive or negative, informing decisions about financial health and operational efficiency.

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