A machine with a cost of $162,000, current year depreciation expense of $25,000 and accumulated depreciation of $101,000 is sold for $52,800 cash. The total amount related to this machine that should be reported in the operating section of the statement of cash flows under the indirect method is:. a. 25000
b. 5280
c. 77800
d. 16200
e. 33200

Amount reported in operating activities = $33,200

Explanation:

Given:

Cost of machine = $162,000

Accumulated depreciation = $101,000

Sales price = $52,800

Current year depreciation = $25,000

Computation:

Particular                                                Amount

Cost of machine                            $162,000

Less: Accumulated depreciation         $101,000

Book value of machine                 $61,000  

Loss on sale[$61,000-$52,800 ]          $8200  

Amount reported in operating activities = Current year depreciation + Loss on sale

Amount reported in operating activities = $25,000 + $8200

Amount reported in operating activities = $33,200

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