Chapter 7, Problem 4QE

Classification of Cash Flows Patel Company reported the following items in its statement of cash flows presented using the indirect method. a. Issuance of common stock b. Cash paid for interest c. Sold equipment for cash d. Receipt of cash dividend on investment e. Repayment of principal on long-term debt f. Loss on disposal of equipment. Required: Indicate whether each item should be classified as a cash flow from operating activities, a cash flow from investing activities, a cash flow from financing activities. Use the following information for Cornerstone Exercises 11-16 and 11-17: A review of the balance sheet of Peterson Inc. revealed the following changes in the account balances: a. Increase in long-term investment b Increase in accounts receivable c. Increase in common stock d. Increase in long-term debt e. Decrease in accounts payable f. Decrease in supplies inventory g. Increase in prepaid insurance h. Decrease in retained earnings

Classification of Cash Flows The following are several items that might be disclosed on a companys statement of cash flows presented using the indirect method. a. Net income b. Depreciation expense c. Issuance of common stock d. Loss on disposal of equipment e. Purchase of a building f. Decrease in accounts payable g. Converted bonds into common stock h. Sale of long-term investment i. Payment of interest j. Increase in inventory Required: 1. Indicate whether each item should be classified as a cash flow from operating activities, cash flow from investing activities, cash flow from financing activities, or noncash investing and financing activity. 2. CONCEPTUAL CONNECTION Why is the proper classification of cash flows important?

In which section of the statement of cash flows would each of the following transactions be included? For each, identify the appropriate section of the statement of cash flows as operating (O), investing (I), financing (F), or none (N). (Note: some transactions might involve two sections.) A. purchased stock in Xerox Corporation B. purchased office supplies C. issued common stock D. sold plant assets for cash E. sold equipment for cash