Prepare a multiple-step income statement showing expenses


Question - The following balances were taken from the books of the Big Track Trucking Company Limited on December 31, 2014:

Interest income

$87,000

Accumulated depreciation-equipment

$42,000

Cash

51,000

Accumulated depreciation-buildings

27,000

Sales revenue

1,380,000

Notes receivable

136,000

Accounts receivable

130,000

Selling expenses

195,000

Prepaid insurance

21,000

Accounts payable

164,000

Sales returns and allowances

130,000

Bonds payable

110,000

Allowance for doubtful accounts

7,000

Administrative expenses

96,000

Sales discounts

48,000

Accrued liabilities

30,000

Land

110,000

Interest expense

59,000

Equipment

220,000

Notes payable

110,000

Building

160,000

Loss-other (due to storm damage)

130,000

Cost of goods sold

621,000

Depreciation expense

59,000

Assume the total effective tax rate on all items is 25%.

Prepare a multiple-step income statement showing expenses by function. Assume that 100,000 common shares were outstanding during the year. Include calculation of EPS.

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