Download And Review The Income Statement For The Country

Download And Review The Income Statement For The Country Vista Company

Download and review the income statement for the Country Vista Company. You will use the income statement to help you complete Part 1 and Part 2 below.

Country Vista Company Income Statement for the Year Ended December 31, 2011:

  • Sales: $248,000
  • Cost of Goods Sold: $116,000
  • Gross Profit: $132,000
  • Operating Expenses:
  • Wages and Salaries Expense: $44,000
  • Rent Expense: $16,000
  • Depreciation Expense: $30,000
  • Other Operating Expenses: $18,000
  • Total Operating Expenses: $108,000
  • Income from Operations: $24,000
  • Gain on Sale of Equipment: $26,000
  • Income before Income Taxes: $50,000
  • Income Tax Expense: $17,500
  • Net Income: $32,500

Paper For Above instruction

This paper presents an analysis of the financial statements of Country Vista Company, focusing on preparing two types of cash flow statements: one using the indirect method and the other using the direct method. The purpose is to evaluate the company's cash inflows and outflows during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011, based on the income statement and additional data.

Part 1: Indirect Method Statement of Cash Flows

The indirect method starts with net income and adjusts it for non-cash items and changes in working capital. For Country Vista Company, the net income reported is $32,500. Adjustments include adding depreciation expense ($30,000), subtracting gains on sale of equipment ($26,000), and accounting for changes in current assets and liabilities.

Adjustments for changes in working capital are derived from the additional information provided. An increase in accounts receivables ($4,000) is a use of cash, so it is subtracted. An increase in accounts payable ($16,000) and income taxes payable ($300) are sources of cash, so they are added. A decrease in prepaid expenses ($10,000) and merchandise inventory ($14,000) are sources of cash, so they are added. A decrease in long-term notes payable ($20,000) and payments for land ($50,000), equipment ($15,000), bonds ($25,000), and dividends ($10,000) are also considered.

The net cash flows from operating activities are calculated by adjusting net income for these non-cash items and working capital changes, resulting in a more accurate picture of operational cash inflows and outflows. Investing and financing activities are derived from cash paid or received for asset purchases, sale of equipment, issuance of common stock, and repayment of long-term debt.

Part 2: Direct Method Statement of Cash Flows

Using the direct method, actual cash inflows and outflows from operating activities are used. The key figures include cash received from customers ($80,000), cash payments for merchandise ($10,000), operating expenses ($5,000), interest ($6,000), and income taxes ($3,000). These figures directly depict the company's cash transactions, providing clarity on the sources and uses of cash during the period.

Analysis and Conclusion

Both methods provide valuable insights into the company's cash position. The indirect method emphasizes reconciling net income to net cash from operations, highlighting the impact of non-cash transactions and working capital changes. Conversely, the direct method offers a straightforward view of actual cash receipts and payments. Together, these analyses assist stakeholders in assessing liquidity, efficiency, and overall financial health.

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