The Statement of Cash Flows: Preparation, Analysis, and Interpretation

Cash Flow Analysis Corporate Accounting Statement of Cash Flows z Reports operating cash flow as well as other cash flow information. z Provides important information to investors and creditors. z In particular, information about differences in the timing of revenue and expense recognition under GAAP and the associated cash inflows and outflows. Statement of Cash Flows z The cash flow statement separates changes in cash into three categories: z z z z operating cash flow investing cash flow financing cash flow. The statement sums to the actual change in cash during the year z The actual change refers to the difference between the beginning and ending cash balances reported on the balance sheet. Why focus on a cash flow statement? z Net income reported on the income statement provides an important measure of performance. z However, in the absence of cash flow, income does not pay the bills. z Interest and dividend payments, required principal reductions on debt, and capital expenditures for plant and equipment and for expansion cannot be made without cash. z Cash provided by operating activities, also known as operating cash flow, is a primary source of cash to meet these needs. Why focus on a cash flow statement? z In the absence of operating cash flow, cash from other sources can be used to cover cash requirements. z For example, cash can be obtained from on-hand balances or nonrecurring asset sales, new debt or equity financing. z These non-operating sources of cash flow can be relied upon only in the short run. z In the long run, operating cash flow is the only reliable source of cash available to meet recurring needs. 1. Emily’s Bakery Emily contributes $10,000 in cash z Assets z Cash z +$10,000 = Liabilities + Owners’ Equity Contributed Capital +$10,000 Journal Entry Dr Cash Cr Contributed capital 10,000 10,000 2. The company borrows $3,000 from the bank z Assets = Liabilities + z Cash Loans Payable z +$3,000 +$3,000 Owners’ Equity Journal Entry Dr Cash Cr Loans payable 3,000 3,000 3. Company purchases equipment for $5,000 cash z Assets z Cash Equipment z -$5,000 +$5,000 Dr = Journal Entry Equipment Cr Cash L + OE 5,000 5,000 4. Company performs service for $12,000. The customer pays $8,000 in cash and promises to pay the balance at a later date. z Assets z Cash z +$8,000 = L + Owners’ Equity Receivables Retained Earnings +$4,000 +$12,000 Journal Entry Dr Dr Cash Accounts receivable Cr Retained earnings (Revenue) 8,000 4,000 12,000 5. Company pays $9,000 for expenses (wages, interest, and maintenance) z Assets z Cash z -$9,000 = Liabilities + Owners’ Equity Retained Earnings Journal Entry Dr Retained Earnings (Expenses) Cr Cash -$9,000 9,000 9,000 6. Company pays a dividend of $1,000 z Assets z Cash z -$1,000 Dr = Liabilities + Owners’ Equity Retained Earnings -$1,000 Journal Entry Retained Earnings (Dividends) Cr Cash 1,000 1,000 Transactions and the Accounting Equation Cash + A/R + Equip. = L/P + C. Cap. + R/E +10,000 +10,000 + 3,000 + 3,000 - 5,000 + 8,000 + 5,000 + 4,000 +12,000 - 9,000 - 9,000 - 1,000 - 1,000 6,000 4,000 5,000 3,000 10,000 + 2,000 Balance Sheet as at December 31, 1997 Assets Amount Liabilities and Owners’ Equity Amount Cash 6,000 Loans Payable Receivables 4,000 Contributed Capital 10,000 Equipment 5,000 Retained Earnings 2,000 Total Assests $15,000 Total Liabilities and Owners’ Equity 3,000 $15,000 Income Statement For the year ended December 31, 1997 Revenues: Fees earned for service $12,000 Expenses: Wages, interest, maintenance $ 9,000 Net income $ 3,000 Transactions and Accounting Equation Cash + A/R + +10,000 Equip. = L/P + +10,000 + 3,000 + 3,000 + 5,000 - 5,000 + 8,000 C. Cap. + R/E + 4,000 +12,000 - 9,000 - 9,000 - 1,000 - 1,000 6,000 4,000 5,000 3,000 10,000 + 2,000 Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended December 31, 1997 Operating activities: Sale of a service (4) Payments for expenses (5) Net cash from operating activities Investing activities: Purchase of equipment (3) Net cash from investing activities Financing activities: Borrowings (2) Owner contributions (1) Payment of dividends (6) Increase in cash balance Cash balance at the beginning of the year Cash balance at the end of the year 8,000 (9,000) (1,000) (5,000) (5,000) 3,000 10,000 (1,000) 12,000 6,000 0 6,000 Indirect versus Direct Cash Flow Formats • Affects only the operating section of the cash flow statement • Direct Cash Flow Statement Sale of a service (4) (-) Payments for expenses (5) Net cash from operating activities • Indirect Cash Flow Statement Net Income (-) Sales to customer on account Net cash from operating activities 8,000 (9,000) (1,000) 3,000 (4,000) (1,000) Cash flow statement z z z In general, differences between net income and CFO (cash flow from operations) are captured in operating current asset and operating current liability accounts Think accrued salaries expense: If employees have not been paid for the last three days of the year, the journal entry made to recognize salaries expense is: Dr Wage Expense (-RE) 4,000 Cr Wages Payable (+L) 4,000 Thus, to arrive at CFO, adjustments that need to be made to Net Income: z z Subtract net increase in operating current assets other than cash itself Add net increase in operating current liabilities Indirect cash flow statement depreciation z z What about depreciation? Net Income = Revenues – Depreciation expenses – Other expenses z z z z z z z What is the cash consequence of recording depreciation expense? How are depreciation expenses recorded? Quick tutorial! Say, buy PP&E for $ 10 million at the beginning of Year 1 Estimated life is 10 years Estimated scrap value after 10 years: 0 Depreciation method: straight line Depreciation expense every year: $(10 million / 10) = $ 1 million Quick tutorial on depreciation – contd. z z z To record depreciation Dr Depreciation (-RE) $ 1 MM Cr Accum. Depreciation (+XA) $1 MM Accumulated depreciation is a contra-asset account attached to long-term depreciable assets (like PP&E) At the end of one year, on balance sheet Gross value of PP&E: Less: accumulated depreciation: Net PP&E: z 10 million 1 million 9 million Therefore: 1. 2. 3. Depreciation expense affects Net income (negatively). The cash effect is zero The difference is in the Accumulated Depreciation account, NOT an operating current asset or an operating current liability To arrive at CFO from net income z Start with Net Income z z z z Add depreciation expense Subtract increases in operating non-cash current assets Add increases in operating current liabilities Arrive at CFO To arrive at CFO from net income z Start with Net Income z z z z z z Add depreciation expense Add any other non-cash (or accrued) expense that does not affect operating current assets or current liabilities Subtract increases in operating non-cash current assets Add increases in operating current liabilities Arrive at CFO Some gray areas z What do you do with interest expense? z Where are dividends recorded in the cash flow statement? z What do you do with marketable securities? (usually recorded as current assets on the balance sheet) Cash Flow Statement: Indirect-Method Scientific Technologies, Inc. Year Ending December 31, 2003 Cash flows from operating activities Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income Depreciation and amortization Changes in assets and liabilities A/R, net Inventories Receivable from parent company Trade accounts payable Accrued epxenses Other Cash flows from operating activities Data source: Scientific Technologies Inc. 2003 Annual Report. 2004. $3,698 337 (18,411) (652) 675 670 590 (98) 3,379 Cash Flow Statement: Indirect-Method Cash flows from investing activities Property and equipment Sale (purchase) of S-T investments Cash flows from investing activities (1,041) 809 (232) Cash flows from financing activities Payments on debt Reissuance of treasury stock Dividends Cash flows from financing activities (50) 4 (957) (1,003) Change in cash and cash equivalent Cash and cash equivalent at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalent at end of year Data source: Scientific Technologies Inc. 2003 Annual Report. 2004. 2,144 103 2,247 Cash Flow Statement: Direct Method Scientific Technologies, Inc. Year Ending December 31, 2003 Cash flows from operating activities Cash received from customers Interest received and other cash income Cash paid to suppliers and employees Income taxes paid Interest paid Cash flows from operating activities Data source: Scientific Technologies Inc. 2003 Annual Report. 2004. $24,274 685 (19,107) (2,446) (7) $3,379 American Consumer Products, Inc Net Income And Positive Operating Cash Flow A Mature firm American Consumer Product, Inc. Years Ending December 31, 1990-1994 Revenue Net income from continuing operations Cash provided in operating activities 1990 1991 1992 1993 $92,911 1,240 2,646 $95,361 517 2,293 $99,189 $102,734 $106,748 1,217 317 421 2,659 2,108 4,053 Note : thousands of dollars Data sources: American Consumer Products, Inc. 1994 Annual Report. 1995. American Consumer Products, Inc. 1992 Annual Report. 1993. 1994 A. T. Cross Co.: A Firm in Decline Declining Net Income And Positive Operating Cash Flow A.T. Cross, Inc. Years Ending December 31, 1990-1994 1990 Revenue Net income from continuing operations Cash provided in operating activities 1991 1992 1993 1994 $209,633 $205,248 $187,130 $164,606 $177,136 27,223 21,187 12,773 519 10,534 32,767 26,304 26,396 24,940 26,851 Note : thousands of dollars Data sources: A.T. Cross, Inc. 1994 Annual Report. 1995. A.T. Cross, Inc. 1992 Annual Report. 1993. Summary z A CF statement summarizes z z z z z the sources and uses of cash Operating cash flows are needed for the long-term survival of a corporation z Future investments are paid for through operating cash flows in the long run In the initial stages of a firm’s life z Financing cash flows are positive z Investing cash flows are negative One can infer a firm’s prospects from a firm’s investing activity z High investments (meaning negative investing cash flows) suggest management anticipates growth Preparation of a cash flow statement can be difficult! z Details below for your reference Preparing a cash flow statement z CF from Operating activities z Net Income z Adjust for Non-Cash Changes in Current Accounts ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ Subtract increase in net accounts receivable Subtract increase in inventory Subtract increase in prepaid expenses Add increase in accounts payable Add increase in miscellaneous expenses payable Add increase in taxes payable Preparing a cash flow statement z CF from Operating activities z Net Income z z Adjust for Non-Cash Changes in Current Accounts Adjust for Non-Cash Changes in Non-Current Accounts ƒ ƒ ƒ Add Depreciation & Amortization Add Loss on Sale of Assets Subtract Gain on Sales of Assets Preparing a cash flow statement z z CF from Operating activities CF from Investing activities z Add cash received from z z z Less cash paid for z z z Sale of Investments Sales of PP&E Acquisition of Investments Acquisition of PP&E CF from Financing activities z Add cash from z Add cash from ƒ ƒ z Debt issues Capital stock issues Less cash paid for ƒ ƒ ƒ Debt repayment Dividends Repurchase of stock