Reference no: EM132800579
Question - The following information has been taken from the consolidation worksheet of Graham Company and its 80% owned subsidiary, Stage Company.
(1) Graham reports a loss on sale of land (to an outside party) of $5,000. The land cost Graham $20,000.
(2) Noncontrolling interest in Stage's net income was $30,000.
(3) Graham paid dividends of $15,000.
(4) Stage paid dividends of $10,000.
(5) Excess acquisition-date fair value over book value amortization was $6,000.
(6) Consolidated accounts receivable decreased by $8,000.
(7) Consolidated accounts payable decreased by $7,000.
Required - How will dividends be reported in consolidated statement of cash flows?
a. $25,000 decrease as a financing activity.
b. $10,000 decrease as a financing activity.
c. $23,000 decrease as a financing activity.
d. $17,000 decrease as a financing activity.