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What are the 9 steps to a classified income statement? (Select all that apply)
What is the first section of the classified income statement?
Operating revenue
What information is required to calculate the cost of goods sold?
Beginning inventory, Net delivered cost of purchases, Ending inventory
What is the gross profit on sales?
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What do operating expenses typically include?
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Why is it important to keep operating and non-operating income separate?
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What is classified as other income?
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What expenses are included in the Other Expenses section?
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How is net non-operating expense calculated?
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How is net income for the year determined?
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Study Notes
Classified Income Statement Overview
- A classified income statement is structured into multiple steps to provide a comprehensive view of a company’s financial performance.
- Consists of nine essential components that guide the user from operating revenue to net income for the year.
Steps in Classified Income Statement
- Operating revenue: Represents revenue generated from core business activities.
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Cost of goods sold (COGS): Requires three key inputs:
- Beginning inventory
- Net delivered cost of purchases
- Ending inventory
- Gross profit on sales: Calculated by subtracting COGS from net sales to show profitability from sales.
- Operating expenses: Include general and administrative costs like rent, utilities, and salaries.
- Net income from operations: Differentiates between operating and nonoperating income, indicating the firm's operational efficiency.
- Other income: Refers to income earned from activities outside normal business operations, such as interest or investment income.
- Other expenses: Captures expenses not directly linked to the core business, like losses from asset sales.
- Net non-operating expense: Calculated as other income minus other expenses to evaluate overall non-operational impact.
- Net income for the year: Determined by subtracting net non-operating expense from net income from operations, representing total profitability.
Key Concepts
- Operating and nonoperating income separation is crucial for analyzing a firm's operating efficiency and overall financial health.
- The classified income statement provides clearer insights into various income and expense categories for stakeholders.
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