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Planner Corporation's comparative balance sheets are presented below

Accounting May 11, 2022

Planner Corporation's comparative balance sheets are presented below.

PLANNER CORPORATION Comparative Balance Sheets December 31   

Cash 2017 $ 21,570 2016 $ 10,700

A/R 2017 18,200 2016 23,400

Land 2017 18,000 2016 26,000

Building 2017 70,000 2016 70,000

Accumulated depreciation2017 (15,000) 2016 (10,000)

Total 2017 $112,770 2016 $120,100

Accounts payable 2017 $ 12,370 2016 $31,100

Common stock 2017 75,000 2016 69,000

Retained earnings 2017 25,400 2016 20,000

Total 2017 $112,770 2016 $120,100

Additional information: 1. Net income was $27,900. Dividends declared and paid were $22,500. 2. All other changes in noncurrent account balances had a direct effect on cash flows, except the change in accumulated depreciation. The land was sold for $5,900.

Instruction (a) Prepare a statement of cash flows for 2017 using the indirect method. (b) Compute free cash flow.

Expert Solution

Answer:

Statement of Cash Flows    
For the Year Ended December 31, 2017    
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
Net income   27900
Adjustments to reconcile net income to    
Net cash provided by operating activities    
Depreciation expense 5000  
Loss on sale of Land 2100  
Decrease in Accounts Receivable 5200  
Decrease in accounts payable -18730  
    -6430
Net cash provided by operating activities   21470
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:    
Sale of Land   5900
Cash Flows from Financing Activities    
Payment of Cash Dividends -22500  
Issuance of Common Stock 6000  
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities   -16500
Net Increase in Cash   10870
Cash at Beginning of Period   10700
Cash at End of Period   21570
     
b    
Net cash provided by operating activities 21470  
Less: Dividends paid -22500  
Free cash flow -1030  
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