Explain why a difference does or does not exist between net


Problem 1: Multistep and common size income statements

The following information was drawn from the records of Harper Sales Company


2013 2014
Net sales $200,000 $200,000
Cost of goods sold (90,000) (80,000)
Operating expenses (60,000) (50,000)
Loss on the sale of land -0- (24,000)

Required:

a. Prepare a multistep income statement for each year.

b. Prepare a common size income statement for each year.

c. At a recent meeting of the stockholders, Harper's president stated 2015 would be a very good year with net income rising significantly.

Write a brief memo explaining whether you agree or disagree with the president. Assume that the operating trends between 2013 and 2014 continue through 2015.

Problem 2: 

Effect of purchase returns and allowances and freight costs on the -journal, ledger, and financial statements: Perpetual system

The trial balance for Austin's Auto Shop as of January 1, 2013, follows:

Account Titles Debit Credit
Cash $14,000
Inventory 7000
Common stock
18000
Retained earning
3000
Total  $21,000 21000

The following events affected the company during the 2013 accounting period:

1. Purchased merchandise on account that cost $12,000.

2. The goods in Event 1 were purchased FOB shipping point with freight cost of $800 cash.

3. Returned $2,600 of damaged merchandise for credit on account.

4. Agreed to keep other damaged merchandise for which the company received an $1,100 allowance.

5. Sold merchandise that cost $12,000 for $21,500 cash.

6. Delivered merchandise to customers in Event 5 under terms FOB destination with freight costs amounting to $500 cash.

7. Paid $8,000 on the merchandise purchased in Event 1.

Required:

a. Record the events in general journal format.

b. Open general ledger T-accounts with the appropriate beginning balances, and post the journal entries to the T-accounts.

c. Prepare an income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. (Assume that closing entries have been made.)

d. Explain why a difference does or does not exist between net income and net cash flow from operating activities.

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