Use the example Income Statement (P&L), the information in this week's resources, and your own experiences to
Question:
Use the example Income Statement (P&L), the information in this week's resources, and your own experiences to help you answer and discuss the following:
Summarize the "above the line" results by describing the relationship between Total Operating Revenues and COGS, and discuss how changes in either or both areas influence a company's Gross Profits.
Identify the controllable expenses that are "below the line" and define the elements included in each expense area.
Explain the potential influence of internal and external environmental factors on a company's Net Operating Income.
Which expense category has the most influence on Total Operating Expenses in the above example? Explain.
Describe and present one measure that could be taken to reduce the controllable expenses reflected in the example P&L.
Personal Finance Turning Money into Wealth
ISBN: 978-0134730363
8th edition
Authors: Arthur J. Keown