Question

The accountant for Sysco 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 $ 819,000 Net income for the year 230,000 Cash dividends declared for the year 42,000 Retained earnings balance at the end of the year 1,007,000 Cash dividends payable at the beginning of the year 10,000 Cash dividends payable at the end of the year 11,000 What is the amount of cash dividends paid that should be reported in the financing section of the statement of cash flows

Answer 1

Answer: $41000

Explanation:

The amount of cash dividends paid that should be reported in the financing section of the statement of cash flows will be calculated thus:

Beginning dividend = $10000

Add: Dividend declared = $42000

Less: Ending dividend payable = $11000

Cash dividend paid = $41000