The Sky Company's income statement and comparative balance sheets as of December 31 of 2019 and 2018
Question:
The Sky Company's income statement and comparative balance sheets as of December 31 of 2019 and 2018 follow:
During the year, the following transactions occurred:
1. Sold long-term investments costing \(\$ 50,000\) for \(\$ 60,000\) cash. Unrealized gains totaling \(\$ 7,000\) related to these investments had been recorded in earlier years. At year-end, the fair value adjustment and unrealized gain account balances were eliminated.
2. Purchased land for cash.
3. Capitalized an expenditure made to improve the building.
4. Sold equipment for \(\$ 14,000\) cash that originally cost \(\$ 46,000\) and had \(\$ 27,000\) accumulated depreciation.
5. Issued bonds payable at face value for cash.
6. Acquired a patent with a fair value of \(\$ 25,000\) by issuing 250 shares of preferred stock at par value.
7. Declared and paid a \(\$ 53,000\) cash dividend.
8. Issued 3,000 shares of common stock for cash at \(\$ 8\) per share.
9. Recorded depreciation of \(\$ 16,000\) on buildings and \(\$ 23,000\) on equipment.
Required
a. Calculate the change in cash and cash equivalents that occurred during 2019.
b. Prepare a statement of cash flows using the indirect method.
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