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The following information is available from the accounting records of Spenser Co

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Question

The following information is available from the accounting records of Spenser Co. for the year ended December 31, 2016: Selling, general, and administrative expenses $ 51,000 Accounts payable 85,000 Research and development expenses 37,000 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax savings of $5,000 16,000 Provision for income taxes 74,000 Net sales 579,000 Interest expense 64,000 Net cash provided by operations 148,000 Cost of goods sold 272,000 Required: a. Calculate the operating income for Spenser Co. for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Explanation / Answer

Calculation of Operating Income for Spenser Co. for the year ended December 31, 2016 In $ Net Sales          579,000 Less : Expenses :- Cost of goods sold          272,000 Research and development expenses            37,000 Selling, general and administrative expenses            51,000 Operating Income          219,000