Explaining changes revealed by comparative income statement


Q1) Revenue and expense data for Malden Company are given below: 

 

2006

2005

Administrative expenses

$ 37,000

$ 20,000

Cost of goods sold

400,000

320,000

Income tax

40,000

32,000

Net sales

900,000

700,000

Selling expenses

190,000

110,000

(a) Make a comparative income statement, with vertical analysis, stating each item for both 2006 and 2005 as percent of sales. 

b) Comment upon important changes revealed by comparative income statement.

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