Test Your Knowledge of Income Statements

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What is another name for an income statement?

Profit and loss statement (correct)
Balance sheet
Cash flow statement
Statement of comprehensive income

What does an income statement show?

A company's cash inflows and outflows
A company's investments and returns
A company's assets and liabilities
A company's revenues and expenses (correct)

What is the difference between an income statement and a balance sheet?

An income statement is used by investors, while a balance sheet is used by creditors
An income statement shows revenues and expenses, while a balance sheet shows assets and liabilities (correct)
An income statement is prepared in one method, while a balance sheet is prepared in two methods
An income statement represents a single moment in time, while a balance sheet represents a period of time

What is the purpose of an income statement?

To show a company's financial performance during a particular period (D)

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What is the difference between a single-step income statement and a multi-step income statement?

A single-step income statement shows only revenue and expenses, while a multi-step income statement shows additional information such as gross profit and operating income (A)

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What is the purpose of disclosing irregular items separately in the notes of an income statement?

To reduce their impact on the net income (D)

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What is the net income informally called?

Bottom line (A)

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What organization formulates guidelines for statements of comprehensive income and income statements of business entities?

International Accounting Standards Board (B)

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What is the name of the similar statement produced by charitable organizations?

Statement of activities (A)

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Flashcards

Income statement alternative name?

Also known as a profit and loss statement.

What does an income statement show?

A financial report that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a period of time.

Income Statement vs. Balance Sheet?

An income statement details revenues and expenses, while a balance sheet presents assets, liabilities, and equity.

Purpose of income statement?

To present a company's financial performance over a specific period.

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Single-step vs. Multi-step Income Statement?

A single-step statement calculates net income directly. A multi-step statement presents gross profit and operating income before net income.

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Why disclose irregular items separately?

To avoid skewing the perception of a company's consistent profitability.

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Informal term for net income?

Net income.

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Who formulates guidelines for income statements?

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

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Similar statement for charities?

Statement of activities.

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Study Notes

Income Statement: Key Points

An income statement, also known as a profit and loss statement, shows a company's revenues and expenses during a particular period.
It indicates how revenues are transformed into net income or net profit.
Income statements represent a period of time, in contrast to the balance sheet, which represents a single moment in time.
Charitable organizations produce a similar statement called the statement of activities.
The income statement can be prepared in one of two methods: single-step income statement and multi-step income statement.
Income statements may help investors and creditors determine the past financial performance of the enterprise and predict future performance.
Guidelines for statements of comprehensive income and income statements of business entities are formulated by the International Accounting Standards Board and other organizations.
Operating expenses are analyzed either by nature or by function.
Irregular items, such as changes in accounting policies, are reported separately because they are not expected to recur.
Certain items must be disclosed separately in the notes, including earnings per share.
The net income is informally called the bottom line.
The International Accounting Standards Board issued a revised IAS 1: Presentation of Financial Statements, which is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009.