If GR is increased, then it sure affects the P/L and accordingly added to arive at net PL but when it is decreased then the fund may have been used for investment or so purpose and accordingly treated in which activity it affects...operational, investing or financing...
NO
It doesn't generate cash flows. It is added back on the Cash Flow Statement because the Cash Flow Statement begins with Net Income, from which depreciation is deducted.
it is included in cash flow statement
debit reserve accountcredit cash / bank
Revaluation surplus is deducted from net income in case of net cash flow from operations using indirect method as this is not a cash related transaction.
General reserves need to be converted into cash first by issuing new shares to share holders and after that cash can be used to purchase assets.
First of all general reserves need to be converted into cash by issuing new shares and then that cash can be used to purchase building.
It is cash only if it is appropriated as general reserve. Retained Earnings is a "general term" where the earnings are already used for various activities of the business.
If I remember this correctly these are Statement of Cash Flows Income Statement Statement of Retained Earnings Balance Sheet
Gain on sale of investment is shown in profit and loss account as well as on cash flow from investing activities as well. While making cash flow statement this needs to be deducted from cash flow from operating activities and needs to be shown in cash flow from investing activities
Drawing are goods or cash taken from business by the Owner for this personal use. Drawing of goods will be deducted from the amount of purchases in Income statement and also from the Owner's equity in Balance sheet. Drawing of cash will be just deducted from Owner's equity in balance sheet. Opening Capital Add Profit Add Additional Capital Less Drawings (Cash + Goods) -------------------------------------- = Closing Capital
Interest expenses are deducted in merger cash flow statements because they represent the cost of financing the acquisition. By excluding these expenses, the cash flow statement can provide a clearer picture of the operational cash flows generated by the merged entity without the influence of financing decisions. This helps stakeholders assess the underlying performance and cash-generating ability of the combined operations. Ultimately, it allows for a more accurate valuation and evaluation of the merger's success.