Answer :
Answer:
a. Net Increase in Cash = $16,500
b. Free Cash Flow = $8,100
Explanation:
Note: This question is not complete it does include the requirements. The two requirements of this question are therefore provided before answering the question as follows:
a. Prepare a statement of cash flows for Nosker Company using the direct method. (Show amounts that decrease cash flow with either a - sign e.g. -15,000 or in parenthesis e.g. (15,000).)
b. Compute free cash flow. (Enter negative amount using either a negative sign preceding the number e.g. -45 or parentheses e.g. (45).)
The explanation of the answers are now given as follows:
a. Prepare a statement of cash flows for Nosker Company using the direct method. (Show amounts that decrease cash flow with either a - sign e.g. -15,000 or in parenthesis e.g. (15,000).)
Note: See the attached excel file for the statement of cash flows for Nosker Company using the direct method.
From the attached excel file, we have:
Net Increase in Cash = $16,500
b. Compute free cash flow. (Enter negative amount using either a negative sign preceding the number e.g. -45 or parentheses e.g. (45).)
Free Cash Flow = Operating Activities - Dividend paid = $32,700 - $24,600 = $8,100