O'Brien Corporation's income statement for the year ended December 31, 2012, and its comparative balances sheets as

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O'Brien Corporation's income statement for the year ended December 31, 2012, and its comparative balances sheets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, are presented on the next page. During 2012, O'Brien Corporation engaged in these transactions:

(a) Sold at a gain of $3,500 furniture and fixture that cost $17,800, on which it had accumulated depreciation of $14,400.

(b) Purchased furniture and fixtures in the amount of $19,800.

(c) Paid a $10,000 note payable and borrowed $20,000 on a new note.

(d) Converted bonds payable in the amount of $50,000 into 2,000 shares of common stock.

(e) Declared and paid $3,000 in cash dividends.


O'Brien Corporation's income statement for the year ended Decemb



O'Brien Corporation's income statement for the year ended Decemb


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1. Using the indirect methods, prepare a statement of cash flows for O'Brien Corporation. Include a supporting schedule of noncash investing transactions and financing transactions.
2. What are the primary reasons for O'Brien Corporation's large increase in cash from 2011 to 2012, despite its low net income?
3. Compute and assess cash flow yield and free cash flow for 2012. Compare and contrast what these two performance measure tell you about O'Brien's cash-generatingability.

Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow (FCF) represents the cash a company generates after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and maintain its capital assets. Unlike earnings or net income, free cash flow is a measure of profitability that excludes the...
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Principles Of Financial Accounting

ISBN: 9780538755160

11th Edition

Authors: Belverd E Needles, Marian Powers

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