Two accountants, Yuan Tsui and Sergio Aragon, are arguing about the merits of presenting an income statement
Question:
Two accountants, Yuan Tsui and Sergio Aragon, are arguing about the merits of presenting an income statement in the multiple-step versus the single-step format. The discussion involves the following 2020 information for P. Bride Company (in thousands):
Common shares outstanding for 2020 total 30,550. Income tax for the year was $9,070.
Instructions
a. Prepare an income statement for the year ended December 31, 2020, using the multiple-step format. Include calculation of EPS.
b. Prepare an income statement for the year ended December 31, 2020, using the single-step format. Include calculation of EPS.
c. Digging Deeper From the perspective of an investor who is interested in information about operating versus non-operating items and the various areas of the company?s operations, which format is preferred? Explain why.
Step by Step Answer:
Intermediate Accounting Volume 1
ISBN: 978-1119496496
12th Canadian edition
Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield, Irene M. Wiecek, Bruce J. McConomy