Question

Dolan Company reports its income from investments under the equity method and recognized income of $25,000 from its investment in Moss Co. during the current year, even though no dividends were declared or paid by Moss during the year. On Dolan's statement of cash flows (indirect method), the $25,000 should:________. A) not be shown. B) be shown as cash inflow from investing activities. C) be shown as cash outflow from financing activities. D) be shown as a deduction from net income in the cash flows from operating activities section.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is B.

Explanation:

The correct option is B.

Dolan company has an investment in Moss which gave him an income(inflow) of $25,000. So on Dolan's statement of cash flow, this transaction will be under 'Cash flow from Investing Activities' and the line item will be:

Cash inflow from Investing Activities - $25,000.

It doesn't matter whether a cash flow is prepared in a direct or indirect manner for Investing Activities or Financing Activities, it only affect Operating Activities.