What was the change in royalties and accounts receivable for Bumble Roofing in 2022, as restated?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
IDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, 2023, AND 2022
| 2024 | 2023 ("As Restated") | 2022 ("As Restated") | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |||
| Net income | $ 20,459,018 | $ 9,920,680 | $ 6,089,513 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income | |||
| to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
| Bad debt expense | 300,531 | 59,046 | 82,201 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,773,355 | 7,910,727 | 5,494,567 |
| Lease expense | 940,945 | 519,344 | - |
| Operating lease payments | (657,754) | (265,181) | - |
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | (0.000.10=) | (=00.000) | (0.044.045) |
| Royalties and accounts receivable | (2,099,495) | (729,389) | (2,044,615) |
| Rebates receivable | (73,676) | (1,815,484) | (47.454) |
| Notes receivable | (403,653) | 113,076 | (17,454) |
| Inventory Prepaid expenses and other assets | (246,248) | (1,043,705) | (122,300) |
| 1,348,125 | 192,280 | (976,687) | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 153,274 | 2,121,617 | 925,000 |
| Deferred revenues on franchise sales | (1,253,452) , , , , | (824,331) | 1,337,600 |
| Customer deposits | (502,153) | 706,594 | (306,386 |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the royalties and accounts receivable, as restated for 2022, was a negative $2,044,615. This figure represents the impact of royalties and accounts receivable on the cash flows from operating activities for that year.
A negative value in this context typically indicates that the increase in royalties and accounts receivable during the year exceeded the cash collected from these receivables. This could be due to various factors, such as an increase in sales on credit, delays in customer payments, or changes in the company's accounting practices.
For a prospective Bumble Roofing franchisee, this information is useful for understanding the company's cash flow management and the potential impact of accounts receivable on its financial performance. It is important to note that this figure is part of a larger financial statement and should be analyzed in conjunction with other financial data to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial health.