Statement of cash flows—indirect method The comparative balance sheet of Merrick Equipment Co. for December 31, 20Y9 and 20Y8, is as follows: Line Item Description December 31, 20Y9 December 31, 20Y8 Assets Cash $230,690 $215,090 Accounts receivable (net) 83,570 77,250 Inventories 235,920 228,730 Investments 0 88,610 Land 121,010 0 Equipment 260,290 202,220 Accumulated depreciation—equipment (60,940) (54,530) Total assets $870,540 $757,370 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable (merchandise creditors) $157,570 $149,200 Accrued expenses payable (operating expenses) 15,670 19,690 Dividends payable 8,710 6,820 Common stock, $10 par 47,010 37,110 Paid-in capital in excess of par—common stock 176,720 103,000 Retained earnings 464,860 441,550 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $870,540 $757,370 Additional data obtained from an examination of the accounts in the ledger for 20Y9 are as follows: Equipment and land were acquired for cash. There were no disposals of equipment during the year. The investments were sold for $103,670 cash. The common stock was issued for cash. There was a $58,910 credit to Retained Earnings for net income. There was a $35,600 debit to Retained Earnings for cash dividends declared. Required: Prepare a statement of cash flows, using the indirect method of presenting cash flows from (used for) operating activities. Use the minus sign to indicate cash outflows, cash payments, decreases in cash, or any negative adjustments.

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Statement of cash flows—indirect method The comparative balance sheet of Merrick Equipment Co. for December 31, 20Y9 and 20Y8, is as follows: Line Item Description December 31, 20Y9 December 31, 20Y8 Assets Cash $230,690 $215,090 Accounts receivable (net) 83,570 77,250 Inventories 235,920 228,730 Investments 0 88,610 Land 121,010 0 Equipment 260,290 202,220 Accumulated depreciation—equipment (60,940) (54,530) Total assets $870,540 $757,370 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable (merchandise creditors) $157,570 $149,200 Accrued expenses payable (operating expenses) 15,670 19,690 Dividends payable 8,710 6,820 Common stock, $10 par 47,010 37,110 Paid-in capital in excess of par—common stock 176,720 103,000 Retained earnings 464,860 441,550 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $870,540 $757,370 Additional data obtained from an examination of the accounts in the ledger for 20Y9 are as follows: Equipment and land were acquired for cash. There were no disposals of equipment during the year. The investments were sold for $103,670 cash. The common stock was issued for cash. There was a $58,910 credit to Retained Earnings for net income. There was a $35,600 debit to Retained Earnings for cash dividends declared. Required: Prepare a statement of cash flows, using the indirect method of presenting cash flows from (used for) operating activities. Use the minus sign to indicate cash outflows, cash payments, decreases in cash, or any negative adjustments.

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