Question: Prepare an income statement for the year 2014 using the multiple-step form. Two accountants for the firm of Elwes and Wright are arguing about the
Prepare an income statement for the year 2014 using the multiple-step form.
Two accountants for the firm of Elwes and Wright are arguing about the merits of presenting an income statement in a multiple-step versus a single-step format. The discussion involves the following 2014 information related to P. Bride Company ($000 omitted).
| Administrative expense | |
| Officers' salaries | $5,334 |
| Depreciation of office furniture and equipment | 4,394 |
| Cost of goods sold | 61,004 |
| Rent revenue | 17,664 |
| Selling expense | |
| Delivery expense | 3,124 |
| Sales commissions | 8,414 |
| Depreciation of sales equipment | 6,914 |
| Sales revenue | 96,934 |
| Income tax | 9,504 |
| Interest expense | 2,294 |
Common shares outstanding for 2014 total40,610(000 omitted). I have attached pictures of what the problem and a list of accounts available just in case that helps.
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