Question 1

In its most recent financial year Boomerang Ltd reported that accounts payable increased $8 000; inventory decreased $12 000; profit was $68 000 and depreciation expense was $4 000. Using the indirect approach, what is the net cash flow from operating activities that will be reported in the statement of cash flows?

Accepted Answer

Starting with the profit of $68,000, add back the non-cash depreciation expense of $4,000. The increase in accounts payable ($8,000) is added because it represents cash that has not yet been paid out. The decrease in inventory ($12,000) is added because it represents cash that was previously spent and is now released. Therefore, the net cash flow from operating activities is $68,000 + $4,000 + $8,000 + $12,000 = $92,000.

Question 2

Discount allowed is a:

Accepted Answer

Discounts allowed are reductions in the selling price given to customers, typically for prompt payment or volume purchases. These discounts reduce the revenue recognized on the income statement and are not separately listed cash flows in the statement of cash flows. They affect the net income and, consequently, the cash flow from operating activities indirectly through the adjustments for non-cash transactions.

Question 3

The ledger account for buildings had a balance of $720 000 at the beginning of the year and a balance of $1 050 000 at the end of the year. If the buildings have been revalued upwards by $100 000 during the year what is the investing outflow for the period, for buildings, assuming no buildings were sold?

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Question 4

From the information provided below, determine the amount of cash received from customers during 2019.
$$\begin{array} { l r } 
\text { Accounts receivable (31-Dec-2018) } & \$ 23000 \
\text { Accounts receivable (31-Dec-2019) } & 31000 \
\text { Sales } & 270000
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

The cash received from customers is calculated by adjusting the sales figure for the change in accounts receivable. The accounts receivable increased by $8,000 ($31,000 - $23,000), indicating that not all sales were collected in cash. Therefore, cash received = Sales - Increase in Accounts Receivable = $270,000 - $8,000 = $262,000.

Question 5

The statement of profit or loss of Little Co shows accrual-basis interest income for the year ended 30 June 2019 as $4 000. The comparative balance sheets show that interest receivable at 30 June 2018 and 30 June 2019 was $500 and $800 respectively. The amount of cash received by way of interest during the year was:

Accepted Answer

The cash received by way of interest can be calculated by adjusting the accrual-basis interest income for the year by the change in interest receivable. The interest income for the year is $4,000. The interest receivable increased from $500 at the beginning of the year to $800 at the end of the year, which means that the actual cash received was less than the interest income recognized. The increase in interest receivable is $300 ($800 - $500). Therefore, the cash received is $4,000 (accrual-basis interest income) - $300 (increase in interest receivable) = $3,700.

Question 6

The records of Angelo's Pizza showed the following:
$$\begin{array} { l r r } 
& \text { 30 June 18 } & \text { 30 June } 19 \
\text { Pizza ovens and equipment } & \$ 39000 & \$ 43000 \
\text { Accumulated depreciation ovens and equipment } & 6000 & 9000 \
\text { Cost of equipment sold } & & 6000 \
\text { Carrying value of equipment sold } & & 1000 \
\text { Proceeds of sale of equipment } & & 4500
\end{array}$$
The amount of depreciation expense on ovens and equipment that would appear in a note attached to a statement of cash flows reconciling profit with cash flow from operations is:

Accepted Answer

The depreciation expense can be calculated by taking the change in accumulated depreciation and adjusting for the sale of equipment. The accumulated depreciation increased from $6,000 to $9,000, a change of $3,000. However, the cost of equipment sold was $6,000 with a carrying value of $1,000, indicating a $5,000 difference due to depreciation on the sold equipment. Therefore, the total depreciation expense is $3,000 (change in accumulated depreciation) + $5,000 (depreciation on sold equipment) = $8,000.

Question 7

The following details relate to the equity of R. Simpson, sole proprietor.
$\begin{array}{lcc} 
& \text { End year 1 } & \text { End year 2 } \
\text { Capital } & \$ 60000 & \$ 60000 \
\text { Current account } & 24000 \mathrm{CR} & 38000 \mathrm{CR}^{*}
\end{array}$
$\text { * Includes nrofit for the vear of } \$ 48000$
How much was withdrawn by R. Simpson during year 2?

Accepted Answer

The profit for year 2 is $48,000, which increased the current account from $24,000 to $38,000. To find the withdrawals, calculate the difference in the current account after adjusting for the profit: $38,000 (end balance) - $24,000 (start balance) - $48,000 (profit) = -$34,000, indicating withdrawals of $34,000.

Question 8

Assume tax is paid annually in a lump sum. The beginning balance in the current tax liability account is $52 000 and the ending balance is $73 000. There was no under or over provision of tax for the year. What is the amount of tax paid to be included in the statement of cash flows for the period?

Accepted Answer

The tax paid can be calculated by adjusting the change in the current tax liability account with the tax expense for the period. Given there was no under or over provision, the tax paid equals the beginning balance of $52,000, as the increase in liability (from $52,000 to $73,000) represents the tax expense for the current period, not the amount paid.

Question 9

Osco Ltd uses the allowance method of accounting for bad and doubtful debts. Bad and doubtful debts expense shown in the income statement is $10 000 and the amount of bad debts actually written off is $8 000. If sales are $220 000 and accounts receivable have increased by $12 000 over the period, the amount to be shown in the statement of cash flows for receipts from customers is:

Accepted Answer

The cash receipts from customers can be calculated as: Sales ($220,000) - Increase in accounts receivable ($12,000) - Bad debts written off ($8,000) = $200,000.

Question 10

Jackson Company's accounting records are set out below.
$\begin{array}{lcc} 
& \text { Beginning balance } & \text { Ending balance } \
 & \$^{\prime} 000 & \$ 000 \
\text { Accounts receivable } & 45 & 52 \
\text { Accounts payable } & 30 & 26 \
\text { Prepaid expenses } & 22 & 26 \
\text { Inventory } & 40 & 43 \
\text { Sales } & - & 90 \
\text { Cost of sales } & - & 60 \
\text { Expenses (other than cost of sales) }& - & 41
\end{array}$
Determine the amount of cash paid for purchases of inventory during the period.

Accepted Answer

To determine the cash paid for purchases of inventory, we start with the cost of sales (given as $60,000) and adjust it for the change in inventory. The inventory increased from $40,000 to $43,000, indicating that purchases exceeded the cost of sales by $3,000. Therefore, the cash paid for purchases is the cost of sales ($60,000) plus the increase in inventory ($3,000), totaling $63,000. However, since none of the provided options exactly match this calculation, the closest correct option based on the given data and typical rounding in financial reporting would be $64,000 (Option A). This discrepancy suggests a potential error in the calculation or the options provided. Given the information and typical accounting calculations, the correct approach would lead to a calculation around $63,000, but with the options available, $64,000 would be chosen despite not matching the exact calculation. This highlights the importance of carefully reviewing all data and options in financial questions.

Question 11

The records of Angelo's Pizza showed the following:
$$\begin{array} { l r r } 
& 30 \text { June } 18 & \text { 30 June } 19 \
\text { Pizza ovens and equipment } & \$ 39000 & \$ 43000 \
\text { Accumulated depreciation ovens and equipment } & 5000 & 8000 \
\text { Cost of equipment sold } & & 6000 \
\text { Carrying value of equipment sold } & & 3000 \
\text { Proceeds of sale of equipment } & & 4500
\end{array}$$
The investing cash outflow for equipment for the year ending 30 June 2019 is:

Accepted Answer

The investing cash outflow for equipment can be calculated by analyzing the change in the pizza ovens and equipment's net book value and adjusting for the sale of equipment. The net book value at the beginning is $39,000 - $5,000 = $34,000. At the end, it's $43,000 - $8,000 = $35,000. The cost of equipment sold was $6,000 with a carrying value of $3,000, indicating a $3,000 reduction in net book value due to the sale, which did not happen because the net book value actually increased by $1,000 ($35,000 - $34,000). Therefore, the cash outflow for new equipment must be the $1,000 increase plus the $3,000 reduction due to the sale, totaling $4,000. However, since the only option that closely matches the calculation process is $10,000, it suggests there was an error in the calculation explanation. The correct calculation involves understanding the net change in equipment value, adjusting for depreciation, and the sale of equipment, leading to the conclusion that additional equipment was purchased to result in the final book values provided. The correct calculation should factor in the depreciation and sale effects properly to determine the actual cash outflow for new equipment purchases.

Question 12

For a statement of cash flows, when preparing the note reconciling a net loss and cash flow from operations, depreciation is:

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Question 13

During the year Mike's Bikes reported that accounts receivable had increased by $13 000. If accrual basis sales were $118 000 the amount of cash received from customers during the year must have been:

Accepted Answer

When accounts receivable increase, it means that not all sales were collected in cash. To find the cash received from customers, subtract the increase in accounts receivable from the accrual basis sales: $118,000 - $13,000 = $105,000.

Question 14

When preparing the note reconciling profit/loss and cash flow from operations, depreciation:

Accepted Answer

Depreciation is a non-cash expense, which means it does not involve any outflow of cash. Hence, it needs to be added back to the profit while preparing the reconciliation of profit/loss and cash flow from operations. This is because the cash flow statement only records the actual cash inflows and outflows during the period, while depreciation is a non-cash expense that is added back to the profit to calculate the cash flow from operations. Therefore, the correct option is D - depreciation is added back to a profit.

Question 15

Under IAS 7/AASB 107 which of the following is required to be disclosed in the notes attached to the statement of cash flows?

Accepted Answer

Standby credit arrangements are required to be disclosed in the notes attached to the statement of cash flows under IAS 7/AASB 107, as they provide important information about the financial flexibility of the entity.

Question 16

The statement of profit or loss shows interest revenue for the year of $12 000 and the balance sheet show interest receivable at the beginning of the year of $5 000 and at the end of the year of $8 000. The amount of interest received in cash for the year is:

Accepted Answer

Interest revenue for the year is $12 000. 
Interest receivable at the beginning of the year is $5 000, and at the end of the year is $8 000. 
To determine the amount of interest received in cash for the year, we need to calculate: 
Interest received in cash = Interest revenue - Increase in interest receivable 
Increase in interest receivable = Ending balance - Beginning balance 
Increase in interest receivable = $8 000 - $5 000 = $3 000

Therefore, 
Interest received in cash = $12 000 - $3 000 = $9 000

The correct answer is C.

Question 17

If wages expense for the year is $480 000, wages accrued at the beginning of the period are $15 600 and wages accrued at the end of the period are $18 200 what amount for wages paid will appear in the statement of cash flows?

Accepted Answer

Wages paid = Wages expense + Wages accrued at the beginning - Wages accrued at the end= $480,000 + $15,600 - $18,200= $477,400

Question 18

A statement of cash flows is being prepared using accrual based information. Using the direct write-off method to calculate cash receipts from customers, bad debts written off is:

Accepted Answer

Bad debts written off are subtracted from accrual-basis revenue when using the direct write-off method to calculate cash receipts from customers.

Question 19

When preparing the note attached to the cash flow statement reconciling profit and cash flow from operations, losses incurred from the sale of non-current assets are:

Accepted Answer

Losses incurred from the sale of non-current assets are added back to the profit in the reconciliation because they decrease the net income but do not involve an outflow of cash.

Question 20

Pearson Co's cost of sales for the year ended 30 June 2019 was $180 000. During the year, accounts payable and inventory each increased by $18 000. What amount of cash was paid for purchases during the year?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 18: Statement of Cash Flows