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Question

The following incorrect income statement was prepared by the accountant of the Axel Corporation:


Required:
Prepare a multiple-step income statement for 2018 applying generally accepted accounting principles. The income tax rate is 40%.

AXEL CORPORATION
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 Revenues and gains: Sales $ 650,000 Interest and dividends 38,000 Gain on sale of investments 85,000 Total revenues and gains 773,000 Expenses and losses: Cost of goods sold $ 355,000 Selling expenses 65,000 Administrative expenses 85,000 Interest 32,000 Restructuring costs 61,000 Income taxes 70,000 Total expenses and losses 668,000 Net Income $ 105,000 Earnings per share $ 1.05

Explanation / Answer

Answer

AXEL CORPORATION

Income Statement

For the Year Ended December 31, 2018

A

Sales Revenue

$               6,50,000.00

B

Cost of goods sold

$               3,55,000.00

C=A-B

Gross Profits

$               2,95,000.00

Operating Expenses:

Selling expenses

$                65,000.00

Administrative expenses

$                85,000.00

D

Total Operating expense

$               1,50,000.00

E = C - D

Operating Income

$               1,45,000.00

Other revenues & Expenses:

Interest and dividends

$                38,000.00

Gain on sale of investments

$                85,000.00

Interest

$              (32,000.00)

F

Restructuring costs

$              (61,000.00)

$                  30,000.00

G = E + F

Net Income before Income taxes

$               1,75,000.00

H = G x 40%

Income Tax expenses [40%]

$                  70,000.00

I = G - H

Net Income

$               1,05,000.00

Earning per share

$                             1.05

AXEL CORPORATION

Income Statement

For the Year Ended December 31, 2018

A

Sales Revenue

$               6,50,000.00

B

Cost of goods sold

$               3,55,000.00

C=A-B

Gross Profits

$               2,95,000.00

Operating Expenses:

Selling expenses

$                65,000.00

Administrative expenses

$                85,000.00

D

Total Operating expense

$               1,50,000.00

E = C - D

Operating Income

$               1,45,000.00

Other revenues & Expenses:

Interest and dividends

$                38,000.00

Gain on sale of investments

$                85,000.00

Interest

$              (32,000.00)

F

Restructuring costs

$              (61,000.00)

$                  30,000.00

G = E + F

Net Income before Income taxes

$               1,75,000.00

H = G x 40%

Income Tax expenses [40%]

$                  70,000.00

I = G - H

Net Income

$               1,05,000.00

Earning per share

$                             1.05