(L02,4) (SCF—Direct and Indirect Methods) Comparative balance sheet accounts of Sharpe Company are presented below.

SHARPE COMPANY COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS AS OF DECEMBER 31 Debit Balances 2017 2016 Cash $ 70,000 $ 51,000 Accounts Receivable 155,000 130,000 Inventory 75,000 61,000 Debt investments (available-for-sale) 55,000 85,000 Equipment 70,000 48,000 Buildings 145,000 145,000 Land 40,000 25,000 Totals $610,000 $545,000 Credit Balances Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $ 10,000 $ 8,000 Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment 21,000 14,000 Accumulated Depreciation—Buildings 37,000 28,000 Accounts Payable 66,000 60,000 Income Taxes Payable 12,000 10,000 Long-Term Notes Payable 62,000 70,000 Common Stock 310,000 260,000 Retained Earnings 92,000 95,000 Totals $610,000 $545,000 Additional data:
1. Equipment that cost $10,000 and was 60% depreciated was sold in 2017.
2. Cash dividends were declared and paid during the year.
3. Common stock was issued in exchange for land.
4. Debt investments that cost $35,000 were sold during the year.
5. There were no write-offs of uncollectible accounts during the year.
Sharpe’s 2017 income statement is as follows.
Sales revenue $950,000 Less: Cost of goods sold 600,000 Gross profi t 350,000 Less: Operating expenses (includes depreciation expense and bad debt expense) 250,000 Income from operations 100,000 Other revenues and expenses Gain on sale of investments $15,000 Loss on sale of equipment (3,000) 12,000 Income before taxes 112,000 Income taxes 45,000 Net income $ 67,000 Instructions

(a) Compute net cash provided by operating activities under the direct method.

(b) Prepare a statement of cash flows using the indirect method.