Prepare horizontal analysis of the income statement data


The comparative income statements of Accra Pies are shown below.

ACCRA PIES

Comparative Income Statements

For the Years Ended December 31

 

2009

2008

Net sales

$600,000

$500,000

Cost of goods sold

480,000

420,000

Gross profit

120,000

80,000

Operating expenses

57,200

44,000

Net income

$62,800

$36,000

Instructions

(a) Prepare a horizontal analysis of the income statement data for Accra using 2008 as a base. (Show the amounts of increase or decrease.)

(b) Prepare a vertical analysis of the income statement data for Accra in columnar form for both years.

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