The following transactions occurred during the year for XYZ Corporation:
(a.) During the year, trading securities were purchased for $250,000.
(b.) During the year, securities available for sale were purchased for $80,000.
(c.) During the year, trading securities that are carried on the balance sheet at their fair value of $125,000 were sold for $125,000 cash.
(d.) At the end of the year, the trading securities portfolio has an aggregate market value of $142,000 and an aggregate cost of $150,000.
Required:
Indicate how each of these transactions would affect the statement of cash flows for a corporation. Assume the statement of cash flows is prepared using the indirect method. Each transaction is assumed to be independent of the other transactions.

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The Answer of The following transactions occurred during the year for XYZ Corporation:
(a.) During the year, trading securities were purchased for $250,000.
(b.) During the year, securities available for sale were purchased for $80,000.
(c.) During the year, trading securities that are carried on the balance sheet at their fair value of $125,000 were sold for $125,000 cash.
(d.) At the end of the year, the trading securities portfolio has an aggregate market value of $142,000 and an aggregate cost of $150,000.
Required:
Indicate how each of these transactions would affect the statement of cash flows for a corporation. Assume the statement of cash flows is prepared using the indirect method. Each transaction is assumed to be independent of the other transactions.

The Following Transactions Occurred During the Year for XYZ Corporation