What was the change in accounts payable for Gokhale Method in 2021?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | 700 | ||
| Net income | 8 | 14,754 3 | 26.730 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net | |||
| cash provided by operating activities: | |||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | |||
| Accounts receivable | (1,597) | 19,896 | |
| Prepaid and other current assets | 428 | (429) | |
| Accounts payable | 1,921 | (7,925) | |
| Payable to teachers | 1,365 | ||
| Other current liabilities | 4 | (662) | |
| Deferred revenue | 1 | (8,423) | (16,752) |
| Net cash provided from operating activities | P 1 | 8,448 | 20,858 |
| Net increase in cash | 8,448 | 20,858 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year | 100 | 112,072 | 91,214 |
| Cash and cash equivalents - end of year | S | 120,520 |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Gokhale Method's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the change in accounts payable from 2020 to 2021 was $1,921. In 2020, the accounts payable was listed as a negative number (-$7,925). In 2021, the accounts payable was $1,921.
This information is taken from the cash flow statement, which shows how cash moves in and out of Gokhale Method. Accounts payable represents the money Gokhale Method owes to its suppliers and vendors for goods and services received but not yet paid for. An increase in accounts payable suggests that Gokhale Method is taking longer to pay its bills or is purchasing more on credit.
For a prospective franchisee, this data provides insight into Gokhale Method's financial management and its ability to manage its short-term liabilities. While a single year's change doesn't tell the whole story, it's helpful to review this in the context of overall financial performance and trends over multiple years. A significant or consistent increase in accounts payable could indicate potential cash flow challenges for Gokhale Method.
It is important to note that this figure reflects the accounts payable for Gokhale Method Enterprise, Inc., and not necessarily the financial situation of individual franchisees. However, understanding the franchisor's financial health is crucial for franchisees, as it can impact the support and services they receive.