The Three Accounts Shown Below Appear in the General Ledger

question 35

Essay

The three accounts shown below appear in the general ledger of Larson Corp. during 2017. Instructions
From the postings in the accounts, indicate how the information is reported on a statement of cash flows using the indirect method. The loss on sale of equipment was $7,000. (Hint: Cost of equipment constructed is reported in the investing activities section as a decrease in cash of $56,000.)

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Definitions:

Underlying Security

The asset upon which a derivative contract, such as an option, is based.

Option

A financial derivative that represents a contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified strike price on or before a specified date.

Employee Stock Options

A right, purchased from one party by another, granting the purchaser the option, but not the requirement, to either buy (call) or sell (put) a share at a pre-decided price during a specific timeframe or on a certain date.