Avatar Company uses the direct method to prepare its statement of cash flows. Refer to the following financial statement information for the year ending December 31, 2015:
Avatar Company Income Statement Year Ended December 31, 2015Sales RevenueInterest RevenueGain on Sale of Plant AssetsTotal Revenues and GainsCost of Goods SoldSalaries and Wages ExpenseDepreciation Expense-Plant AssetsOther Operating ExpenseInterest ExpenseIncome Tax ExpenseTotal expensesNet Income$291,3001,0006,000$298,300145,00049,00016,00025,0003,5007,800246,300$52,000
Avatar CompanyStatement of Retained EarningsYear Ended December 31, 2015Retained Earnings, January 1, 2014Add: Net incomeLess: DividendsRetained Earnings, December 31, 2014$78,00052,00015,000$115,000
Prepare the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows, using the direct method.
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