The Following Information Is Available for the Eldridge Company

question 115

Essay

The following information is available for the Eldridge Company:
Additional information:
(1) There was no gain or loss on the sales of the long-term investments, nor on the bonds retired.
(2) Old machinery with an original cost of $45,060 was sold for $2,520 cash.
(3) New machinery was purchased for $81,060 cash.
(4) Cash dividends of $40,320 were paid. Management wishes to classify this under financing activities.
(5) Additional shares were issued for cash.
Prepare a complete statement of cash flows for year 2011 using the indirect method.

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Definitions:

Service Business

A type of business that provides intangible products or services to consumers, as opposed to selling physical goods.

Overhead

General, ongoing business expenses not directly attributed to creating a product or service, including rent, utilities, and insurance.

Direct Labor

Labor costs that are directly attributed to the production of goods, including wages for workers who manufacture a product or perform a service.

Gross Profit

The difference between sales and the cost of goods sold, representing the profit from trading activities before deduction of overheads and other selling expenses.