St. Charles Antique Market was able to generate a significant amount of cash from operations even though the company
incurred an accrual-basis net loss during 2016 of $6,000. Most importantly, the amount of accounts receivable decreased by
$47,000 during the year from $126,000 to $79,000; collections of accounts receivable generated cash for the company.
This cash flow was partially offset by a $7,800 increase in notes receivable during the year, from $104,800 to $112,600.
You recently questioned the increase in the company’s cash balance in light of this year’s net loss. My thoughts and a
copy of the company’s 2016 statement of cash flows follow.