Avatar Company Uses the Direct Method to Prepare Its Statement

question 77

Essay

Avatar Company uses the direct method to prepare its statement of cash flows. Please refer to the following financial statement information for the year 2014:
Additional information provided:
Please prepare a complete statement of cash flows using the direct method, in the following format:

Evaluate the relationship between gross earnings, withholdings, and net pay in payroll calculations.

Understand the basic concepts of payroll taxes, including Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) and State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA).

Calculate employer's liability for FUTA and SUTA taxes based on given wage information and state rates.

Determine total taxes due and identify the amount to be sent with quarterly tax forms based on prior deposits and withholdings.

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