120. Alex Company prepares its statement of cash flows using the direct method for operating
activities. For the year ended December 31, 2019, Alex Company reports the following
activity:
Sales on account €1,300,000
Cash sales 740,000
Decrease in accounts receivable 610,000
Increase in accounts payable 72,000
Increase in inventory 48,000
Cost of goods sold 975,000
What is the amount of cash payments to suppliers reported by Alex Company for the year
ended December 31, 2019?
a. € 951,000
b. € 999,000
c. €1,095,000
d. € 855,000
Questions 121 through 124 are based on the data shown below related to the statement of cash
flows for Putnam, Inc.: Putnam, Inc.
Comparative Statement of Financial Position
December 31,
2019 2018
Assets:
Plant Assets:
Property, Plant & Equipment €2,190,000 €1,440,000
Accumulated Depreciation (450,000) (270,000)
Total Plant Assets 1,740,000 1,170,000
Long-Term Investments 225,000
Current Assets:
Prepaid Expenses 351,000 315,000
Inventory 1,950,000 1, 260,000
Accounts Receivable (net) 1,560,000 1,080,000
Cash 690,000 540,000
Total Current Assets 4,451,000 3,195,000
Total Assets €6,516,000 €4,365,000
Equities:
Equity:
Share Capital-Ordinary €3,000,000 €2,400,000
Retained Earnings 906,000 588,000
Long-Term Notes Payable 825,000 —
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 1,275,000 1,095,000
Accrued Expenses 309,000 282,000
Dividends Payable 201,000
Total Current Liabilities 1,785,000 1,377,000
Total Equities €6,516,000 €4,365,000