ACC501 - Lecture 20
ACC501 - Lecture 20
A) When all the figures in a balance sheet are stated as percentage of the total, it is
termed as horizontal analysis.
a) Both A and B
b) Both A and C
c) Both B and C
d) A, B , C
•B
Objectives of the Chapter
--L. Fraser
Statement of Cash Flows
Why is it important???
2. Were the normal operating activities capable of satisfying its need for cash during
the year?
3. If not, is the shortage of cash compensated by new borrowings, issuing new share
capital or by selling fixed assets?
4. Is a surplus of cash used for repayment of debt, for investments or for distribution of
dividends?
5. Why has the balance of cash available decreased, knowing that the company’s
operations have been profitable?
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Shows impact of transactions not
defined as investing or financing
activities.
Cash Inflows
From sales of goods or services
From interest and dividend income
Cash Outflows
To pay suppliers for inventory
To pay employees for services
To pay lenders (interest)
To pay government for taxes
To pay other suppliers for other operating expenses
Statement of Cash Flows
Cash Inflows
From sale of fixed assets (property, plant, equipment)
From sale of debt or equity securities (other than
common equity) of other entities
Cash Outflows
To acquire fixed assets (property, plant, equipment)
To purchase debt or equity securities (other than
common equity) of other entities
Statement of Cash Flows
Cash Inflows
From borrowing
From the sale of the firm’s own equity securities
Cash Outflows
To repay amounts borrowed
To repurchase the firm’s own equity securities
To pay shareholders dividends
Classifying balance sheet movements as inflows or
outflows of cash
Assets Equity/liabilities
(1) + -
(2) + +
(3) + +
Outgoing cash flows
Cash + Other assets = Liabilities + Owners’equity
(1) - +
(2) - -
(3) - -
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