Question

A company has a net cash inflow from operating activities of $793,000, a net cash outflow of $58,000 from investing activities and a net cash inflow of $100,800 from financing activities. The company paid $128,000 in interest, $188,500 in income taxes, and $204,000 in cash dividends. Which of the following statements about the statement of cash flows is not correct?a. The statement of cash flows will show a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of $838, 500. b. If the direct method is used, the $125,000 of interest paid and the $187,000 of income taxes paid will be reported in the cash flows from operating activities. c. The cash dividends of $201,000 paid will be reported as a cash outflow in the cash flow from investing activities section. d. Supplemental disclosures required for a company using the indirect method include the amount of interest and the amount of income taxes paid.

Answer 1

Answer:

Incorrect Statement about the Statement of Cash Flows:

c. The cash dividends of $201,000 paid will be reported as a cash outflow in the cash flow from investing activities section.

Explanation:

Cash dividends of $201,000 will be reported as a cash outflow in the financing activities section and not the investing activities section.

Statement of Cash Flows is broadly divided into three, the operating, investing, and financing activities sections.  The operating activities section show the cash flows from the normal business of the enterprise.  The investing activities section shows the acquisition and disposal of investments made by the company in cash.  While, the financing section shows the inflow and outflow of cash resulting from the funding of the business by stockholders and noncurrent creditors.