Question

A-2-Z Design Services engaged in the following significant activities during the year: The company issued common stock for $250,000. Management expects to use the proceeds to purchase land next year. A new office building was purchased by issuing a $700,000 long-term note payable to the seller. A-2-Z acquired equipment from one of its suppliers. In exchange, A-2-Z offers to provide design services to its supplier over the next two years. The services are valued at $90,000. Determine the impact of each transaction on cash flows from investing and financing activities in the current year.

Answer 1

Answer:

The company issued common stock for $250,000. Management expects to use the proceeds to purchase land next year.

• Cash flows from financing activities increased by $250,000. Cash flows from investing activities are not affected during this year (they should decrease next year).

A new office building was purchased by issuing a $700,000 long-term note payable to the seller.

• Cash flows from financing activities increased by $700,000. Cash flows from investing activities decrease by $700,000.

A-2-Z acquired equipment from one of its suppliers. In exchange, A-2-Z offers to provide design services to its supplier over the next two years. The services are valued at $90,000.

• Cash flows from financing and investing activities are not affected since this transaction is part of operating activities.