The comparative balance sheets for Kingbird Corporation appear below: KINGBIRD CORPORATION Comparative Balance Sheet

Assets 2022 2021
Cash $35,400 $33,600
Accounts receivable (net) 88,000 64,500
Prepaid insurance 29,300 19,200
Land 20,500 49,000
Equipment 81,500 69,500
Accumulated depreciation (15,800 ) (13,000 )
Total assets $238,900 $222,800
Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity Accounts payable $24,500 $8,100
Bonds payable 25,400 16,200
Common stock 148,000 120,000
Retained earnings 41,000 78,500
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity $238,900 $222,800

Additional information:

1. Net loss for 2022 is $13,000. Net sales for 2022 are $290,000.
2. Cash dividends of $24.800 were declared and paid in 2022.
3. Land was sold for cash at a loss of $3,500. This was the only land transaction during the year.
4. Equipment with a cost of $17,800 and accumulated depreciation of $10,900 was sold for $6,900 cash.
5. $12.900 of bonds were retired during the year at carrying (book) value.
6. Equipment was acquired for common stock. The fair value of the stock at the time of the exchange was $33,000.

Required:
Prepare a statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2022 using the indirect method.

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