Statement of cash flows$-$indirect method

The comparative balance sheet of Merrick Equipment Co$.$ for December $31,20$Y$9$ and $20$Y$8,$ is as follows:

Additional data obtained from an examination of the accounts in the ledger for $20$ Y $9$ are as follows:

a$.$ Equipment and land were acquired for cash.

b$.$ There were no disposals of equipment during the year.

c$.$ The investments were sold for $$102,900$ cash.

d$.$ The common stock was issued for cash.

e$.$ There was a $$54,280$ credit to Retained Earnings for net income.

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e$.$ There was a $$54,280$ credit to Retained Earnings for net income.

f$.$ There was a $$35,330$ debit to Retained Earnings for cash dividends declared.

Required:

Prepare a statement of cash flows, using the indirect method of presenting cash flows from $($used for$)$ operating activities. Use the minus sign to indicate cash outflows, cash payments, decreases in cash, or any negative adjustments.

Merrick Equipment Co$.$

Statement of Cash Flows

For the Year Ended December $31,20Y9$

Line Item Description

Amount

Amount

Cash flows from $($used for$)$ operating activities:

$$ $

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from $($used for$)$ operating activities:

$$

Changes in current operating assets and liabilities:

$$

$$

$$

$$

$$

$$

Cash flows from $($used for$)$ investing activities:

$$

Cash flows from $($used for$)$ financing activities:

$$

$$

$$

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