On the Basis of the Following Data for Garrett Co

question 156

Essay

On the basis of the following data for Garrett Co.for Years 1 and 2 ended December 31,prepare a statement of cash flows using the indirect method of reporting cash flows from operating activities.Assume that equipment costing $125,000 was purchased for cash and equipment costing $85,000 with accumulated depreciation of $65,000 was sold for $15,000; that the stock was issued for cash; and that the only entries in the retained earnings account were for net income of $56,000 and cash dividends declared of $18,000.​

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Definitions:

Business Entity Concept

An accounting principle that treats a business as separate from its owners, requiring separate recording of business transactions.

Cost Concept

An accounting principle that states assets and services should be recorded and based on their original cost at the time of acquisition.

Unit of Measure Concept

An accounting principle that states transactions should be recorded in a single, consistent currency unit for accuracy and comparability.

Objectivity Concept

A concept of accounting that requires accounting records and the data reported in financial statements to be based on objective evidence.