Sharma Inc. had the following changes in its statement of financial position accounts for 2023: cash increased by $62,800 while accounts receivable decreased by $32,000 and inventory increased by $108,600. Net income for the year was $70,000 and cash dividends of $64,000 were declared in December 2023. The company sold various assets, redeemed preferred shares, sold additional common shares, and sold bonds. A statement of cash flows using the indirect method is required.
Sharma Inc. had the following changes in its statement of financial position accounts for 2023: cash increased by $62,800 while accounts receivable decreased by $32,000 and inventory increased by $108,600. Net income for the year was $70,000 and cash dividends of $64,000 were declared in December 2023. The company sold various assets, redeemed preferred shares, sold additional common shares, and sold bonds. A statement of cash flows using the indirect method is required.
Sharma Inc. had the following changes in its statement of financial position accounts for 2023: cash increased by $62,800 while accounts receivable decreased by $32,000 and inventory increased by $108,600. Net income for the year was $70,000 and cash dividends of $64,000 were declared in December 2023. The company sold various assets, redeemed preferred shares, sold additional common shares, and sold bonds. A statement of cash flows using the indirect method is required.
Sharma Inc. had the following changes in its statement of financial position accounts for 2023: cash increased by $62,800 while accounts receivable decreased by $32,000 and inventory increased by $108,600. Net income for the year was $70,000 and cash dividends of $64,000 were declared in December 2023. The company sold various assets, redeemed preferred shares, sold additional common shares, and sold bonds. A statement of cash flows using the indirect method is required.
Question 1: Types of Organizational Structures – 20%
You are a newly designated CPA and are contemplating opening your own accounting firm with two of your colleagues from your graduating class. The three of you have been debating what type of business structure to use. All three of you are concerned about liability and want to have some flexibility for tax planning purposes. You seem to the think that the three of you could incorporate, but one of your colleagues is equally sure that the only available option is a partnership, but she is not sure what kind. You decide to consult with your former law professor to determine what business structure options are available for your new firm. What do you discover as part of your research? What option should be chosen and why?
Question 2: Statement of cash flows (indirect method) – 80%
The net changes in the statement of financial position accounts of Sharma Inc. for the calendar year 2023 are shown below:
Account Debit Credit
Cash ............................................................................................................. $ 62,800 Accounts receivable .................................................................................... $ 32,000 Allowance for expected credit losses ......................................................... 7,000 Inventory ..................................................................................................... 108,600 Prepaid expenses ........................................................................................ 10,000 Long-term investments............................................................................... 72,000 Land ............................................................................................................. 150,000 Buildings ...................................................................................................... 300,000 Machinery .................................................................................................... 50,000 Office equipment......................................................................................... 14,000 Accumulated depreciation: Buildings .............................................................................................. 12,000 Machinery ............................................................................................ 10,000 Office equipment ................................................................................. 6,000 Accounts payable ........................................................................................ 91,600 Accrued liabilities ........................................................................................ 36,000 Dividends payable ....................................................................................... 64,000 Bonds payable ............................................................................................. 416,000 Preferred shares .......................................................................................... 30,000 Common shares .......................................................................................... 189,600 Retained earnings ....................................................................................... 43,600 __________ $852,600 $852,600 Additional information: 1. Net income for the year was $70,000. 2. Cash dividends of $64,000 were declared December 15, 2023, payable January 15, 2024. A 5% common stock dividend was issued March 31, 2023, when the market value was $22.00 per share. At the time there were 36,000 common shares outstanding. 3. The long-term investments were sold for $70,000. 4. A building which had cost $240,000, with a book value of $150,000, was sold for $200,000, and a new one was purchased. 5. The following entry was made to record an exchange of an old machine for a new one: Machinery .......................................................................................... 80,000 Accumulated Depreciation—Machinery .......................................... 20,000 Machinery ............................................................................ 30,000 Cash ..................................................................................... 70,000 6. A fully depreciated copier machine, which cost $14,000, was written off. 7. Preferred shares originally issued for $30,000 were redeemed for $40,000. 8. Sharma Inc sold 6,000 common shares on June 15, 2023 for $25 a share. 9. Bonds were sold at 104 on December 31, 2023. 10. Land with a book value of $120,000 was sold for $54,000.
Instructions Prepare a statement of cash flows (indirect method) for calendar 2023.