Question

The financial records of Leon Paul Inc. were destroyed by fire at the end of 2017. Fortunately the controller had kept certain statistical data related to the income statement as presented below. 1. The beginning merchandise inventory was $184,000 and decreased 20% during the current year. 2. Sales discounts amount to $34,000. 3. 20,000 shares of common stock were outstanding for the entire year. 4. Interest expense was $40,000. 5. The income tax rate is 30%. 6. Cost of goods sold amounts to $1,000,000. 7. Administrative expenses are 20% of cost of goods sold but only 8% of gross sales. 8. Four-fifths of the operating expenses relate to sales activities. Operating expenses consist of selling and administrative expenses. Instructions From the foregoing information, prepare an income statement for the year 2017 in single step form.

Answer 1

Solution:

Leon Paul Inc.
Income Statement
For the year ended 2017
Particulars	Amount
Revenues:
Gross Sales ($200,000/8%)	$2,500,000.00
Less: Sales discount	$34,000.00
Net Sales	$2,466,000.00
Expenses:
Cost of goods sold	$1,000,000.00
Administrative expenses ($1,000,000*20%)	$200,000.00
Selling Expenses ($200,000*5/1*4/5)	$800,000.00
Interest expense	$40,000.00
Total expenses	$2,040,000.00
Income before taxes	$426,000.00
Income tax expense (30%)	$127,800.00
Net Income	$298,200.00
Earning per share ($298,200/20000)	$14.91