Question

Fit-for-Life Foods reports the following income statement accounts for the year ended December 31.

Gain on sale of equipment $6,350 Depreciation expense—Office copier $600
Office supplies expense 770 Sales discounts 15,700
Insurance expense 1,240 Sales returns and allowances 4,000
Sales 215,000 TV advertising expense 2,100
Office salaries expense 31,500 Interest revenue 600
Rent expense—Selling space 11,000 Cost of goods sold 88,100
Sales staff wages 23,000 Sales commission expense 13,600

Required:
Prepare a multiple-step income statement.

Answer 1

Answer: Check attachment

Step-by-step explanation:

Note that, in the attachment, the total expense was calculated as the addition of the selling expense and the general and administrative expenses. This will be:

= $49700 + $34110

= $83810

Operating income was calculated as:

= Gross profit - Total expenses

= $107200 - $83810

= $23390

Check the attachment for further details.