St. Charles Antique Market reported a net loss of $6,000 for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Question:
St. Charles Antique Market reported a net loss of $6,000 for the year ended December 31, 2012. The following items were included on St. Charles Antique Market's balance sheets at December 31, 2012 and 2011:
12/31/12 12/31/11
Cash...............................$ 36,300..............$ 3,100
Accounts receivable...............79,000.............126,000
Notes receivable..................112,600.............104,800
St. Charles Antique Market uses the indirect method to prepare its statement of cash flows. It does not have any other current assets or current liabilities and did not enter into any investing or financing activities during 2012.
Required
1. Prepare St. Charles Antique Market's 2012 statement of cash flows.
2. Draft a brief memo to the owner to explain why cash increased during such an unprofitable year.
Step by Step Answer:
Using Financial Accounting Information The Alternative to Debits and Credits
ISBN: 978-1111534912
8th edition
Authors: Gary A. Porter, Curtis L. Norton