Reference no: EM13947382

The directors of Fruit Sales plc produced the following income statement (profit and loss account) for Year 2 and balance sheet at the end of Year 2.

Income statement for year 2

                                                              £m

Revenue                                                  320

Cost of sales                                            (143)

Gross profit                                             177

Investment income - interest received         5

Gain on disposal of equipment                    7

Depreciation                                             (39)

Administrative and selling expenses            (13)

Operating profit before interest                  137

Interest expense                                      (20)

Profit after deducting interest                    117

Taxation                                                 (35)

Profit after tax                                         82

Statements of financial position (balance sheets) at 31 December

Further information

1. The dividend paid during Year 2 was £31m. The retained earnings increased by £82m profit of the period and decreased by the amount of the dividend £31m.

2. During Year 2 the company acquired vehicles costing  £90m.

3. During Year 2 the company sold vehicles that had an original cost of £25m and accumulated depreciation of £12m. The proceeds of sale were  £20m.

4. Cost of sales consists entirely of purchases of fruit on credit from suppliers. Wages are included in administrative and selling expenses and are paid when  incurred.

Required

1. Prepare a statement of cash flows using (a) the direct method and (b) the indirect method of calculating operating cash  flow.

2. Write a comment on the cash flow of the period.