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Forten Company, a reseller, recently completed its operations for the 2015 calendar year. For the year, (1) all sales are on credit, (2) all credits

Forten Company, a reseller, recently completed its operations for the 2015 calendar year. 

For the year, 

(1) all sales are on credit, 

(2) all credits in Accounts Receivable reflect cash inflows from customers, 

(3) all inventory purchases are on credit, 

(4) all payables, inventory, and 

(5) Other Expenses in Accounts Payable are prepaid, and is initially debited to Prepaid Expenses

The company income statement and balance sheets follow:


FORTEN COMPANY
Comparative Balance Sheets
December 31, 2015 and 2014

2015 ($)2014 ($)
Assets

Cash 70,944
$ 72,000
Accounts receivable79,125
61,125
Inventory 259,906
230,800
Prepaid expenses1,600
2,100
Total current assets411,575
366,025
Equipment162,500
12,000
Accum. depreciation-Equipment(53,800)
(60,000)
Total assets$520,275
$426,025
Liabilities and Equity

Accounts payable $58,075
111, 200
Short-term notes payable68,075
6,000
Total current liabilities63,141120,675
Long-term notes payable65,000117,200
Total liabilities382432355075
Equity

Common stock, $5 par value 167,500
150,000
Paid-in capital in excess of par, nominal stock52,500
0
Retained earnings 208,025
115.825
Total liabilities and equity$520.275
426,025



FORTEN COMPANY
Income Statement
For Year Ended December 31, 2015
Sales
$635,0006
Cost of goods sold
100, 300
Gross croft
329,000
Operating expenses

Depreciation expense$20,000

Other expenses 128,300
148,300
Others gains (losses)

Loss on sale of equipment
 (4,500)
Income before taxes
 176,200
Income taxes expense
 31,000
Net
$145,200


Additional Information on 2015

 Transactions 

A. Loss from cash sale of equipment was $4,500 (details in b).

 B. Sold equipment costing $45,800 for $15,100 in cash with accumulated depreciation of $26,200.

 C. He purchased equipment that cost $88,300 by paying $63,000 in cash and signing a long-term promissory note payable for the balance. 

D. Borrowed $4,000 in cash by signing a short-term promissory note payable. 

E. He paid $44,125 in cash to reduce long-term securities payable. 

F. Issued 3,500 common shares for $20 per share in cash. 

G. declared and paid $53,000 cash dividends. 


Required: 

1. Prepare a complete cash flow statement; to report business activities using the indirect method.


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