Question 9 The following financial statements relate to Blue Ting for the year ended 31 De
Question 9
The following financial statements relate to Blue Ting for the year ended 31 December 2001
Balance Sheet ended at 31 December
2000 2001
$'000 $'000
Plant and machinery 1,296 1,788
Less: Depreciation (174) (287)
Stock 184 296
Trade debtors 382 490
Bank and cash 10 (301)
Trade creditors (142) (166)
Accrued expenses (45) -
Taxation (80) (100)
Dividends (45) (60)
1,386 1,660
Less: 6% Loan notes2009 (350) (350) 1,036 1,310
Paid-up share capital 875 975
Share premium - 50
Revenue reserves 35 70
Profit and loss 126 215 1,036 1,310
Trading and Profit and Loss Account
2000 2001
$'000 $'000
Turnover 2,725 3,204
Less: Cost of sales (1,766) (2,195)
Gross profit 959 1,009
Less: Operating expenses (713) (715)
Profit before taxation 246 294
Less: taxation (80) (90)
Profit after taxation 166 204
Less: transfer to reserves (20) (35)
proposed dividends (45) (80)
Retained earnings for the year 101 89
Additional information:
Plant and machinery with a cost of $52,000 and a written-down value of $22,800 was sold for$10,000.
Required:
(a)Briefly discuss why users regard cash flow analysis importantly.
(b)Prepare a cash flow statement for Blue Ting for the year ended 31 December 2001 in the format as prescribed by HKSSAP15: Cash Flow Statement.