Question

The accountant for Mandarin Company is preparing the company's statement of cash flows for the fiscal year just ended. The following information is available:
Retained earnings balance at the beginning of the year $949,000
Net income for the year 295,000
Cash dividends declared for the year 55,000
Retained earnings balance at the end of the year 1,397,000
Cash dividends payable at the beginning of the year 12,600
Cash dividends payable at the end of the year 14,900
What is the amount of cash dividends paid that should be reported in the financing section of the statement of cash flows?
a. $55,000.
b. $57,300.
c. $82,500.
d. $2,300.
e. $52,700.

Answer 1

Answer: e. $52,700

Explanation:

Cash Dividend to be paid = Cash dividends payable at the beginning of the year + Cash dividends declared for the year - Cash dividends payable at the end of the year

= 12,600 + 55,000 - 14,900

= $52,700