In: Accounting
Preparing a Single-Step and a Multiple-Step Income Statement
The following selected items are taken from the adjusted trial balance of Amick Corp. at December 31, 2020.
| Sales revenue | $380,000 |
| Cost of goods sold | 230,000 |
| Dividends received on investment in stocks | 2,600 |
| Interest expense | 1,680 |
| Loss on sale of investments | 19,200 |
| Promotion expense | 6,000 |
| Shipping expense | 10,000 |
| Depreciation (50% selling, 50% general and administrative) | 8,000 |
| Salaries (general and administrative) | 32,000 |
| Other general and administrative expenses | 9,200 |
| Salaries (selling) | 34,120 |
| Interest revenue | 1,000 |
| Income tax rate | 25% |
| Common stock | 10,000 shares |
Required
a. Prepare a single-step income statement (including earnings per share). Include income taxes in its own section.
b. Prepare a multiple-step income statement (including earnings per share).