Question

Cheryl Alder operates r own catering service. Summary financial data for March are presented in the following designated by a number, indicates the effect of a transaction on the balance sheet. Each increase and decrease transaction (4), affects net income. Cash LandLiabilitiesCapital Stock Retained Earnings 10,100 29,500 Bal. 45,000 10,1 00 15,400 29,600 29,500 2. (20,200) 20,200 3. (17,300) (17,300) (900) 21,400 (900) Bal. 36,100 30,300 15,400 29,600 a. Enter the amount for each transaction described below. 1. Sale of catering services for cash 2. Purchase of land for cash 3. Payment of expenses 4. Payment of cash dividends b. What is the net decrease in cash during the month? 0 c. What is the net increase in retained earnings during the month?

Answer 1

a.

1. Sale of catering services for cash is $29,500

2. Purchase of land for cash is $20,200

3. Payment of expenses is $17,300

4. Payment of cash dividends is $900

b. Net decrease in cash during the month is $8,900 (ie $45,000 - $36,100)

c. Net increase in retained earnings during the month is $11,300 (ie. $21,400 - $10,100)

d. Net income for the month is $12,200 (ie. $29,500 - $17,300)

e. Net income retained in the business for the month is $11,300 (ie. $12,200 - $900)

f. Net cash flows from operating activities is $12,200 (ie. $29,500 - $17,300)

g. Net cash flows from investing activity is -$20,200 (ie. Investment in land)

h. Net cash flows from financing activity is -$900 (ie. Payment of cash dividend)