In: Accounting
Which of the following items are listed as separate line items on an income statement in order to facilitate analysis and understanding? (Select all that apply.)
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 A gain on sale of a major division of a company  | 
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 An increase in the sale price by more than 20%  | 
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 The effect on prior years of change in depreciation method  | 
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 A loss due to fire  | 
Solution:
Following items are listed as separate line items on an income statement in order to facilitate analysis and understanding:
1. A gain on sale of a major division of a company
2. A loss due to fire