What was the amount of income taxes payable for Engel & Volkers in 2023?
Engel_Volkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
rehensive loss: | - | - | - | - | (141,272) | (141,272) | | Foreign currency translation | | | | | | | | adjustment | | | | | | | | BALANCE - DECEMBER 31, | 17,143 | $ 171,430 | $ 34,285,342 | $ (17,638,174) | $ (173,649) | $16,644,949 | | 2024 | | | | | | |
ENGEL & VÖLKERS AMERICAS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, 2023 AND 2022
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||
| Net income (loss) | $ (4,048,100) | $ 1,761,556 | $ 3,560,109 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash | |||
| provided by operating activities: | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,288,707 | 1,596,741 | 1,002,565 |
| Non-cash lease expense | 422,734 | 432,537 | 467,177 |
| Provision for doubtful accounts | 644,206 | 673,367 | 14,444 |
| Foreign exchange gain on long-term debt | - | - | (15,369) |
| Deferred income taxes | 4,748 | (53,900) | 131,267 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
| Accounts receivable | (750,778) | (1,113,744) | 203,349 |
| Prepaid commissions | 41,985 | (269,440) | (20,804) |
| Other prepaid expenses | (63,766) | (361,450) | (108,581) |
| Due from affiliates, net | (1,425,055) | (65,316) | 112,966 |
| Prepaid income taxes | 827,611 | 831,019 | (1,658,630) |
| Notes receivable | 1,064,148 | (789,858) | (160,000) |
| Other receivables | (552,774) | 3,000 | 2,000 |
| Deposits | (34) | (32) | (33) |
| Operating lease liability | (429,737) | (429,737) | (412,994) |
| Accounts payable | (410,404) | 403,164 | (366,207) |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 2,966,698 | (42,193) | (1,580,465) |
| Contract liabilities | (132,172) | 95,856 | 156,569 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 3,065,357 | - | - |
| Income taxes payable | (301,464) | (796,994) | 1,111,599 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 3,211,910 | 1,874,576 | 2,438,962 |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||
| Additions to property and equipment | (22,791) | (26,523) | (556,206) |
| Capitalized software costs | (1,853,750) | (1,881,771) | (1,650,544) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (1,876,541) | (1,908,294) | (2,206,750) |
| Cash used in financing activities: | |||
| Repayment of long-term debt | - | - | (308,760) |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (141,272) | 30,285 | (54,080) |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 1,194,097 | (3,433) | (130,628) |
| Cash and cash equivalents - beginning | 5,037,368 | 5,040,801 | 5,17 |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 88)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Engel & Volkers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the income taxes payable in 2023 was an outflow of $(796,994). This figure is derived from the consolidated statement of cash flows, which details the movement of cash both into and out of the company.
Income taxes payable reflects the amount of taxes that Engel & Volkers owed but had not yet paid as of the end of 2023. The negative value indicates that the company decreased its tax liabilities during the year, meaning Engel & Volkers paid more in taxes than it accrued as a liability.
For a prospective franchisee, this information provides insight into Engel & Volkers's cash management and tax strategy. While not directly impacting the franchisee's operations, understanding the financial health and practices of the franchisor is crucial for assessing the overall stability and reliability of the franchise system.