Question

Simkin Corporation purchased land for $420,000. Later in the year, the company sold a different piece of land with a book value of $155,000 for $110,000.How are the effects of these transactions reported on the statement of cash flows? Use the minus sign to indicate cash out flows, cash payments, decreases in cash and for any adjustments, if required. If a transaction has no effect on the statement of cash flows, select "No effect" from the drop down menu and leave the amount box blank.

Answer 1

Transaction Amount Statement of cash-flow

Purchase of land 420000 Investing activities

Sale of land 110000 Investing activities

Loss on sale of land 45000 Operating activities