=+EX 8-24 Petty cash fund entries obj. 6 Mattel, Inc., designs, manufactures, and markets toy products worldwide. Mattel’s toys include Barbie™ fashion dolls and accessories, Hot Wheels™, and Fisher-Price brands.

For a recent year, Mattel reported the following net cash flows from operating activities (in thousands):

First quarter ending March 31 $ (326,536)

Second quarter ending June 30 (165,047)

Third quarter ending September 30 (9,738)

Fourth quarter December 31 1,243,603