On the basis of the following data for Branch Co. for the current and preceding years ended December 31, prepare a statement of cash flows using the indirect method. Assume that equipment costing $125,000 was purchased for cash and the land was sold for $15,000. The stock was issued for cash and the only entries in the retained earnings account were for net income of $56,000 and cash dividends declared and paid of $18,000.​

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial report that summarizes the amount of cash and cash equivalents entering and leaving a company.

Operating Activities

Activities directly related to the primary business operations, including revenue generation and expenses directly tied to the core business functions.

Indirect Method

A way of calculating cash flows from operating activities by adjusting net income for changes in non-cash accounts.