I recently stumbled a bit on a technical question in an interview and wanted to share it.
Although I knew the answer, I had not prepared for this specific question and it did not come out very naturally. I resorted to writing down some debits and credits on my paper before answering just to be sure. The question is as follows.
What is the total effect on the financial statements of selling a piece of machinery with Book Value of $80 for $100?
Answer: 1) There is Gain on sale of $20. This increases Operating Profit by $20 and Increases net income by 20*(1-t) assume tax of 40% = 12 2) Cash Flow Statement A) Non-cash gain of $20 added back * this is kind of tricky. Even though the buyer may be paying cash this is a non cash gain because of... B) Cash flow From Investments increases by $100 SO: Net Change in Cash = NI = 12 -20 Non Cash Gain +100 Investment Net Change in Cash = 92
Balances by Assets (-80 BV + 92 Cash) = 12 Net Income closes to RE = 12
This is a particularly good question because I have not ran across it in guides, and because it utilizes multiple pieces of the CFS, along with the trick of a "non cash gain"
Best
Believe you meant "Increase Net Income" in #1.
Aut dolor dicta ratione inventore. Ducimus sed labore esse fugit non aut et. Ipsum qui adipisci eligendi perspiciatis. Quia aut reiciendis iusto sit.
Et totam sapiente accusantium porro qui maiores enim. Animi optio aperiam necessitatibus. Natus enim adipisci placeat enim. Quam cupiditate necessitatibus facilis saepe voluptatem. Quaerat officia eos qui et perferendis omnis. Cum reprehenderit blanditiis illum quasi.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...