A Review of the Financial Records of Stonehenge,Inc

question 3

Essay

A review of the financial records of Stonehenge,Inc.for the current year revealed the following information:
(a)Reported interest expense of $36,000.The Interest Payable balance decreased $4,000.
(b)Declared and paid cash dividends of $175,000.
(c)Purchased a $400,000 building with a $220,000 long-term mortgage note.The remainder was paid in cash.
(d)Issued bonds with a $600,000 par value to retire 6,000 shares of $100 par value preferred stock.
(e)Held-to-maturity securities with a book value of $7,600 were sold for $9,000 during the year.
(f)Reported income tax expense of $55,000.The Income Taxes Payable balance increased $15,000.
(g)The Accounts Payable balance increased $7,740.
(h)Cash of $127,000 was paid to purchase business assets consisting of:

(i)Sold equipment with a net book value of $95,000 for $99,700.
(j)Issued $75,000 in common stock to acquire land with a selling price of $120,000.The difference was paid in cash.
Explain how each of the preceding items is presented in the cash flow statement,indirect method,or disclosed in the financial statements of Stonehenge,Inc.Indicate "not included" for any item that would not be reported or disclosed.Evaluate each item separately.

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