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130. NOTE TO THE INSTRUCTOR:
The problem requirement does not indicate whether the indirect or direct method must be used
to determine the net cash provided by operating activities. You can, if you choose, specify that
either (or even both) methods be used. The solution contains solutions for both methods.
Dauber Corporation’s comparative balance sheet and income statement for last year appear
below:
Comparative Balance Sheet
Ending Balance Beginning Balance
Cash $64,000 $39,000
Accounts receivable 57,000 44,000
Inventory 58,000 70,000
Prepaid expenses 18,000 10,000
Long-term investments 290,000 230,000
Property, plant and equipment 520,000 520,000
Less accumulated depreciation 390,000 358,000
Total assets $617,000 $555,000
Accounts payable $14,000 $38,000
Accrued liabilities 35,000 17,000
Income taxes payable 69,000 40,000
Bonds payable 160,000 180,000
Common stock 140,000 110,000
Retained earnings 199,000 170,000
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $617,000 $555,000
Income Statement
Sales $580,000
Cost of goods sold 250,000
Gross margin 330,000
Selling and administrative expense 210,000
Net operating income 120,000
Income taxes 36,000
Net income $84,000