Question: For 20Y2, Macklin Inc. reported a significant decrease in net income. At the end of the year, John Mayer, the president, is presented with the

For 20Y2, Macklin Inc. reported a significant decrease in net income. At the end of the year, John Mayer, the president, is presented with the following condensed comparative income statement:

Macklin Inc. Comparative Income Statement For the Years Ended December 31, 20Y2 and 20Y1
20Y2 20Y1
Sales $815,504 $674,000
Cost of goods sold (610,600) (430,000)
Gross profit $204,904 $244,000
Selling expenses $(86,930) $(57,000)
Administrative expenses (49,610) (36,000)
Total operating expenses $(136,540) $(93,000)
Operating income $68,364 $151,000
Other revenue 3,391 2,800
Income before income tax expense $71,755 $153,800
Income tax expense (20,100) (46,100)
Net income $51,655 $107,700

Required:

1. Prepare a comparative income statement with horizontal analysis for the two-year period, using 20Y1 as the base year. Use the minus sign to indicate a decrease in the "Increase/(Decrease)" columns. If required, round percentages to one decimal place.

Macklin Inc.
Comparative Income Statement
For the Years Ended December 31, 20Y2 and 20Y1
20Y2 20Y1 Increase/ (Decrease) Amount Increase/ (Decrease) Percent
Sales $815,504 $674,000
Cost of goods sold (610,600) (430,000)
Gross profit $204,904 $244,000
Selling expenses $(86,930) $(57,000)
Administrative expenses (49,610) (36,000)
Total operating expenses $(136,540) $(93,000)
Operating income $68,364 $151,000
Other revenue 3,391 2,800
Income before income tax expense $71,755 $153,800
Income tax expense (20,100) (46,100)
Net income $51,655 $107,700

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