In: Accounting
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 2017 information related to Sandhill Company ($000
omitted).
| Administrative expense | ||
| Officers' salaries | $5,214 | |
| Depreciation of office furniture and equipment | 4,274 | |
| Cost of goods sold | 60,884 | |
| Rent revenue | 17,544 | |
| Selling expense | ||
| Delivery expense | 3,004 | |
| Sales commissions | 8,294 | |
| Depreciation of sales equipment | 6,794 | |
| Sales revenue | 96,814 | |
| Income tax | 9,384 | |
| Interest expense | 2,174 |
Common shares outstanding for 2017 total 40,550 (000 omitted).