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What is meant by 'Cash Flows' ?
Short Answer Question
State the meaning of the term: Cash flows
Solution 1
Cash Flows refer to cash inflows and cash outflows in a firm.
Solution 2
The amount of cash and cash equivalents coming in and out of the business of a company is termed as Cash Flow.
Solution 3
‘Cash Flows’ implies the movement of cash in and out due to some non-cash items. Receipt of cash from a non-cash item is termed as cash inflow while cash payment in respect of such items as cash outflow.
Examples of cash flows include the collection of cash from trade receivables, payment to trade payables, payment to employees, receipt of dividends, interest payments, etc.
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L Ltd. had purchased machinery on deferred payment basis. During the year ended 31-3-2015 the company paid an installment of Rs.4,00,000 which included interest of Rs.4,000. Under which activity or activities payment of installment will be classified while preparing Cash flow Statement.
Following is the Balance Sheet of SN Ltd as at 31-3-2015:
S.N Ltd Balance Sheet as at 31-3-2015
| Particulars | Note No. | 31-03-2015 (Rs.) | 31-03-2014 (Rs.) |
|
I. Equity and Liabilities 1. Shareholder’s Funds a. Share Capital b. Reserve and Surplus 2. Non - Current Liabilities a) Long – term borrowings 3. Current Liabilities a) Short – term borrowings b) Short – term provisions |
1
2
3 4 |
2,50,000 1,00,000
2,25,000
75,000 35,000 |
2,00,000 (25,000)
2,50,000
25,000 45,000 |
| Total | 6,85,000 | 4,95,000 | |
|
II. Assets 1. Non – Current Assets a) Fixed Assets Tangible assets Intangible b) Non – Current Investments 2. Current Assets a) Current Investments b) Inventories c) Cash and Cash Equivalents |
5 6
7
|
5,01,500 10,000 50,000
25,000 53,500 45,000 |
3,60,000 15,000 37,500
30,000 22,500 30,000 |
| Total | 6,85,000 | 4,95,000 |
| Note No. | Particulars | 31-3-2015 (Rs.) | 31-3-2014 (Rs.) |
|
1.
|
Reserve and Surplus (Surplus i.e. Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss) |
1,00,000 |
(25,000) |
| 1,00,000 | (25,000) | ||
|
2.
|
Long term borrowings : 12 % Debentures |
2,25,000 |
2,50,000 |
| 2,25,000 | 2,50,000 | ||
|
3.
|
Short – term borrowings : Bank Overdraft |
75,000 |
25,000 |
| 75,000 | 25,000 | ||
|
4.
|
Short – term provisions Provisions for tax |
35,000 |
45,000 |
| 35,000 | 45,000 | ||
|
5.
|
Tangible Assets Machinery Accumulated Depreciation |
6,01,500 (1,00,000) |
4,10,500 (50,500) |
| 5,01,500 | 3,60,000 | ||
|
6.
|
Intangible Assets Goodwill |
10,000 |
15,000 |
| 10,000 | 15,000 | ||
|
7.
|
Inventories Stock in trade |
53,500 |
22,500 |
| 53,500 | 22,500 |
Additional Information
(i) 12% Debentures were redeemed on 31-3-2015
(ii) Tax Rs.35,000 was paid during the year
Prepare Cash flow Statement
Prepare a Cash Flow Statement from the information given in the balance sheet of live Ltd. as at 31-3-2013and 31-3-2012:
| Balance Sheet of Tiger Super Steel Ltd |
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| Particulars | Note No. | 31-3-2015 (Rs.) | 31-3-2014 (Rs.) |
|
I. Equity and Liabilities 1. Shareholder’s Funds a. Equity Share Capital b. Reserve and Surplus 2. Non - Current Liabilities a) Long term borrowings 3. Current Liabilities a) Trade Payables |
1 |
2,10,000 1,32,000
1,50,000
75,000 |
1,80,000 24,000
1,50,000
27,000 |
| Total | 5,67,000 | 3,81,000 | |
|
II. Assets 1. Non – Current Assets a) Fixed Assets Tangible assets b) Non – Current Investments 2. Current Assets a) Current Investments (marketable) b) Inventories c) Trade Receivable c) Cash and Cash equivalents |
2,94,000 48,000
54,000 1,07,000 40,000 24,000 |
2,52,000 18,000
60,000 24,000 17,500 9,500 |
|
| Total | 5,67,000 | 3,81,000 | |
|
Notes to Account: Note -1 |
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| Particulars | 2013 (Rs.) | 2012 (Rs.) |
|
Reserve and Surplus Surplus (balance in statement of profit and loss) |
1,32,000 |
24,000 |
Will 'Net decrease in working capital' other than cash and cash equivalents, increase, decrease or not change Cash Flow from Operating Activities? Give reason in support of your answer.
Following is the Balance Sheets of Thermal Power Ltd. as at 31-3-2014
| Thermal Power Ltd Balance Sheet as at 31-3-2014 |
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| Particulars | Note No. |
2013-2014 Rs |
2012-2013 Rs |
|
I. Equity and Liabilities 1. Shareholder’s Funds a. Share Capital b. Reserve and Surplus 2. Non - Current Liabilities a. Long-term borrowings 3. Current Liabilities a. Trade Payables b. Short-Term Provisions |
1
|
12,00,000 3,00,000
2,40,000
1,79,000 50,000 |
11,00,000 2,00,000
1,70,000
2,04,000 77,000 |
| Total | 19,69,000 | 17,51,000 | |
|
II. Assets 1. Non – Current Assets a) Fixed Assets (i) Tangible assets (ii) Intangible b) Non – Current Investments 2. Current Assets a) Current Investments b) Inventories c) Trade Receivables d)Cash and Cash |
2 3
|
10,70,000 40,000
2,40,000 1,29,000 1,70,000 3,20,000 |
8,50,000 1,12,000
1,50,000 1,21,000 1,43,000 3,75,000 |
| Total | 19,69,000 | 17,51,000 | |
Notes to Accounts
| Note No | Particulars | 31-3-2015 | 31-3-2014 |
|
1
2
3
|
Reserve and Surplus (Surplus i.e. Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss) Tangible Assets Machinery Less: Accumulated Depreciation Intangible Assets Goodwill |
3,00,000
12,70,000 (2,00,000)
40,000 |
2,00,000
10,00,000 (1,50,000)
1,12,000 |
Additional Information:
During the year a piece of machinery, costing Rs 24,000 on which accumulated depreciation was Rs 16,000, was sold for Rs 6,000.
Prepare Cash Flow Statement
Short term investments are not considered while preparing cash flow statement. Why?
J.K. Ltd. purchased machinery on deferred payment basis. During the year ended 31.3.2016 the company paid in instalment of Rs 4,00,000 which included interest of Rs 40,000. While preparing cash flow statement, under which type of activities will this payment be classified? Also, mention the amount involved in each activity.
List any two investing activities which result into outflow of cash.
What is the object of preparing a Cash Flow Statements?
The important objectives for preparing Cash Flow Statement are as follows.
- It helps to ascertain the gross inflows and outflows of cash and cash equivalents from various activities.
- Secondly, Cash Flow Statement helps in analysing various reasons responsible for change in the cash balances during an accounting year.
You are required to prepare a Cash-Flow Statement (as per AS-3)
for the year 2016-17 from the following Balance Sheet.
Balance Sheet of Honesty Ltd.
As at 31st March, 2016 and 31st March, 2017
| I | Particulars | Note No. | 31.03.2017 |
31.03.2017 |
| 1. |
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
1. |
14,00,000 5,00,000
|
10,00,000 4,00,000
|
| 2. | Non-Current Liabilities Long Term Borrowing (10% Debentures) |
5,00,000 | 1,40,000 | |
| 3. | Current Liabilities (a) Short Term Borrowings (Bank Overdraft) (b) Trade Payables (Creditors) (c) Short Term Provisions |
20,000 1,00,000 60,000 |
30,000 60,000 30,000 |
|
| TOTAL | 25,80,000 | 16,60,000 | ||
| II 1. | ASSETS Non-Current Assets Fixed Assets (i) Tangible (ii) Intangible (Goodwill) |
2. |
16,00,000 1,40,000 |
9,00,000 2,00,000 |
| 2. | Current Assets (a) Inventories (b) Trade Receivables (c) Cash and Bank Balances (Cash at Bank) |
2,50,000 5,00,000 90,000 |
2,00,000 3,00,000 60,000 |
|
| TOTAL | 25,80,000 | 16,60,000 |
Notes to Accounts:
| Particulars | 31.03.2017 | 31.03.2016 |
| 1. Short term provisions provision for taxation |
60,000 | 30,000 |
| 2. Fixed Assets (Tangible) Plant and Machinery Less Accumulated Depreciation |
17,60,000 (1,60,000) |
10,00,000 (1,00,000) |
| 16,00,000 | 9,00,000 |
During the year 2016-17:
(i) A part of the machine, costing Rs. 50,000, accumulated depreciation thereon being Rs. 20,000, was sold for
Rs.18,000.
(ii) Tax paid Rs. 20,000.
(iii) Interest of Rs. 50,000 paid on Debentures.
From the information given below you are required to calculate the cash paid for the inventory:
|
Particulars |
(Rs) |
|
Inventory in the beginning |
40,000 |
|
Credit Purchases |
1,60,000 |
|
Inventory in the end |
38,000 |
|
Trade payables in the beginning |
14,000 |
|
Trade payables in the end |
14,500 |
Which one is Cash Outflows from operating activities?
Which one is Cash Outflows from investing activities?
Classify the following activity into operating activities, investing activities, financing activities or cash activities.
"Cash Sales"
Classify the following activity into operating activities, investing activities, financing activities or cash activities
"Proceeds from sales of old machinery"
Tax paid on dividend should be classified as which type of activity along with dividend paid.
______ reconciles the opening cash balance with the closing cash balance of a given period on the basis of a net decrease or increase in cash during that period.
Dividend received by other than financial enterprise is shown in cash flow statement under ______.
Which of the following is not an inflow of cash?
Which of the following transactions will not result in flow of cash:
