The Comparative Balance Sheet of Colson Company, for 2011 and the Preceding

question 98

Essay

The comparative balance sheet of Colson Company, for 2011 and the preceding year ended December 31, 2010 appears below in condensed form:
The income statement for the current year is as follows:
Additional data for the current year are as follows:
Prepare a statement of cash flows, using the direct method of reporting cash flows from operating activities.

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