Compute the following cash flows for Clear Media Services Company for the past year, assuming the company

Question:

Compute the following cash flows for Clear Media Services Company for the past year, assuming the company uses the direct method:
1. The beginning balance of Retained Earnings was $138,000, while the end of the year balance of Retained Earnings was $180,000. Net income for the year was $60,000. No dividends payable were on the balance sheet. How much was paid in cash dividends during the year?
2. The beginning and ending balances of the account were $215,000 and $270,000, respectively. Where would the increase in appear on the statement of cash flows?
3. The beginning and ending balances of the Treasury Stock account were $53,000 and $80,000, respectively. Where would the increase in Treasury Stock appear on the statement of cash flows?
4. The Property, Plant, & Equipment (net) increased by $13,000 during the year to have a balance of $155,000 at the end of the year. Depreciation for the year was $17,000. Acquisitions of new plant assets paid for with cash during the year totaled $41,000. Plant assets were sold at a loss of $2,000.
a. What were the cash proceeds from the sale of plant assets?
b. What amount would be reported on the investing section of the statement of cash flows? Would it be a source of cash or a use of cash?
c. What amount, if any, would be reported on the operating section of the statement of cash flows?
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