Prepare a memo explaining how net income could be positive and operating cash flows is negative. Include in your report the calculation of operating cash flows of negative $5 million using the indirect method.

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Chapter4: Analysis Of Financial Statements
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Problem 24P: Income Statement for Year Ended December 31, 2018 (Millions of Dollars) Net sales 795.0 Cost of...
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Prepare a memo explaining how net income could be positive and operating cash flows is negative. Include in your report the calculation of operating cash flows of negative $5 million using the indirect method.

 

POLAR OPPOSITES
Income Statement
For the year ended December 31, 2018
($ in millions)
Net sales
$65
Cost of goods sold
(35)
Depreciation expense
(4)
Operating expenses
(21)
Net income
$ 5
POLAR OPPOSITES
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2018
($ in millions)
Cash
$1
Accounts receivable (net)
16
Merchandise inventory
14
Machinery (net)
44
Total assets
$75
Accounts payable
$7
Accrued expenses payable
Notes payable
29
Common stock
25
Retained earnings
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$75
Transcribed Image Text:POLAR OPPOSITES Income Statement For the year ended December 31, 2018 ($ in millions) Net sales $65 Cost of goods sold (35) Depreciation expense (4) Operating expenses (21) Net income $ 5 POLAR OPPOSITES Balance Sheet December 31, 2018 ($ in millions) Cash $1 Accounts receivable (net) 16 Merchandise inventory 14 Machinery (net) 44 Total assets $75 Accounts payable $7 Accrued expenses payable Notes payable 29 Common stock 25 Retained earnings Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $75
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