The solution approach is similar to that shown in Problem 2-15. Gains or losses
can be calculated for the sale (or collection) of each of Kimber Co.’s non-cash
assets, as follows:
Cash received upon Gain (loss) recorded and
sale or collection of asset effect on Stockholders’ Equity
Accounts receivable . . . . $62,600 * 90% = $ 56,340 $62,600 * 10% = $ (6,260)
Merchandise inventory . . $114,700 * 80% = 91,760 $114,700 * 20% = (22,940)
^ $343,000 – $195,000 accumulated depreciation = $148,000 book value of
buildings & equipment.
The $401,100 cash received from the liquidation of non-cash assets would be added
to the beginning cash balance of $18,400, and $419,500 is the amount of cash
available to pay the claims of creditors and stockholders. Liabilities would be paid
first (including the amounts that are not shown on the balance sheet), and the
balance would be paid to the stockholders:
Total cash available … ……….. ……….. ……….. ……….. ……….. $419,500
Accounts payable …… ……….. ……….. ……….. ……….. ……….. $46,700
Less: Loss on collection of accounts receivable ……. ……….. ……….. (6,260)
Less: Loss on liquidation of merchandise inventory. ……….. ……….. (22,940)
Less: Unrecorded wages expense…… ……….. ……….. ……….. ……….. (2,400)
Less: Unrecorded interest expense …. ……….. ……….. ……….. ……….. (5,100)
Total stockholders’ equity, as adjusted …… ……….. ……….. ……….. $242,000