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Writing Assignment     Explaining discrepancies between cash flow and operating incomeThe...

Writing Assignment     Explaining discrepancies between cash flow and operating income

The following selected information was drawn from the records of Fleming Company:

Assets

2011

2012

Accounts receivable

S 400,000

S 840,200

Merchandise inventory

720,000

1,480,000

Equipment

1,484,000

1,861,200

Accumulated depreciation

(312,000)

(402,400)

   Fleming is experiencing cash flow problems. Despite the fact that it reported significant increases in operating income, operating activities produced a net cash outflow. Recent financial forecasts predict that Fleming will have insufficient cash to pay its current liabilities within three months.

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Write an explanation of Fleming’s cash shortage. Include a recommendation to remedy the problem.

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