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28 October, 12:11

Madison Company owned an asset that had cost $44,000. The company sold the asset on January 1, 2016 for $16,000. Accumulated depreciation on the day of sale amounted to $32,000.

Based on this information, the sale would result in:

A. A $16,000 cash inflow in the investing activities section of the cash flow statement.

B. A $16,000 increase in total assets.

C. A $4,000 gain in the investing activities section of the statement of cash flows.

D. A $4,000 cash inflow in the financing activities section of the cash flow statement.

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  1. 28 October, 12:24
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    A. A $16,000 cash inflow in the investing activities section of the cash flow statement.

    Explanation:

    The gain on sale of asset is,

    Gain on disposal = Selling price - Net Book value of asset

    Gain on disposal = 16000 - (44000 - 32000) = $4000

    However, this gain is a non cash item as it is only reported on the books and there is no cash inflow or outflow that relates to this gain. Thus, option C and D become invalid as there is no cash related to this disposal gain as it is merely a book item.

    A sale of asset doesnot increase but rather decrease total assets so option B become invalid. The correct answer is A as the asset is being sold for 16000 thus a cash inflow of 16000 is taking place.
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