Question

On October 1. Ebony Ernst organized Ernst Consulting, on October 3. the owner contributed $84,310 in assets in exchange for its common stock to launch the business. On October 31. the company's records show the following items and amounts.
Cash 10,200
Accounts receivable 15,200
Office supplies 3550
Land 45990
Office equipment 18310
Accounts payable 8,740
Stock 84,310
Cash dividends 2340
Consulting revenue 15,200
Rent expense 3,910
Salaries expense 7,350
Telephone expense 790
Miscellaneous expenses 610

Also assume the following
a. The owners initial investment consists of $38320 cash and $45,990 in land in exchange for Its common stock
b. The company's S18.310 equipment purchase is paid in cash
c- The accounts payable balance of S8,740 consists of the S3.550 office supplies purchase and $5,190 in employee salaries yet to be paid
d. The company's rent. telephone. and miscellaneous expenses are paid in cash.
e. No cash has been collected on the $15.200 consulting fees earned

Required:
Using the above information prepare an October 31 statement of cash flows for Ernst Consulting (Cash outflows should be indicated by a minus sign.)

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The Preparation of the statement of cash flows is shown below:-

                                      Ernst Consulting

                                    Statement of cash flows

                                For the year ended Oct 31

Particulars                                                     Amount

Cash flow from operating activities

Cash paid for salaries                  -$2,160

($7,350 - $5,190)

Cash paid for rent                        -$3,910  

Paid cash for telephone

expense                                         -$790  

Paid cash for miscellaneous

expense                                        -$610  

Net cash flow from operating activities          -$7,470

Cash flow from investing activities

Purchase of equipment              -$18,310

Net cash flow from investing activities             -$18,310

Cash flow from financing activities

dividend paid                                 -$2340

Initial investment in Cash              $38,320  

Net cash flow from financing activities             $35,980

Net cash increase/decrease                                $10,200

Beginning Cash                                                      0

Ending Cash                                                           $10,200

Therefore we indicate the minus sign for cash outflow while the positive amount shows cash inflow.