Prepare the income statement for the year ended December 31.

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The adjusted trial balance for Chiara Company as of December 31 follows.

  Debit Credit
Cash $ 58,000  
Accounts receivable 56,000  
Interest receivable 21,600  
Notes receivable (due in 90 days) 172,000  
Office supplies 16,500  
Automobiles 174,000  
Accumulated depreciation—Automobiles   $ 85,000
Equipment 140,000  
Accumulated depreciation—Equipment   17,000
Land 77,000  
Accounts payable   105,000
Interest payable   35,000
Salaries payable   23,000
Unearned revenue   36,000
Long-term notes payable   144,000
R. Chiara, Capital   255,800
R. Chiara, Withdrawals 46,000  
Services revenue   464,000
Interest revenue   30,000
Depreciation expense—Automobiles 25,500  
Depreciation expense—Equipment 21,000  
Salaries expense 185,000  
Wages expense 46,000  
Interest expense 33,600  
Office supplies expense 35,000  
Advertising expense 60,000  
Repairs expense—Automobiles 27,600  
Totals $ 1,194,800 $ 1,194,800
### Income Statement Preparation Guide

**Objective:** Prepare the income statement for the year ended December 31.

#### Step-by-Step Preparation

1. **Title Section:**
   - At the top of the income statement, write the company name, "CHIARA COMPANY."
   - Below that, include the heading "Income Statement."
   - Under the heading, write "For Year Ended December 31."

2. **Statement Layout:**
   - The main body of the income statement is organized into several rows and columns.
   - Each row represents a specific item of revenue or expense.
   - There are three columns: one for descriptions, and two for numerical figures (one for amounts and one for total, if applicable).

**Detailed Breakdown of Rows:**
While the image shows lines for the entries, here's a typical series of items you might find in an income statement:

1. **Revenue Section:**
   - Sales Revenue: Total income from sales of goods or services.
   - Less: Sales Returns and Allowances
   - Net Sales: Sales Revenue minus Sales Returns and Allowances

2. **Cost of Goods Sold (COGS):**
   - Beginning Inventory
   - Add: Purchases
   - Less: Ending Inventory
   - Cost of Goods Sold = (Beginning Inventory + Purchases) - Ending Inventory

3. **Gross Profit:**
   - Gross Profit = Net Sales - Cost of Goods Sold

4. **Operating Expenses:**
   - Selling Expenses (e.g., advertising, sales salaries)
   - General and Administrative Expenses (e.g., office salaries, rent)
   - Depreciation Expense

5. **Operating Income:**
   - Operating Income = Gross Profit - Total Operating Expenses

6. **Other Revenues and Gains:**
   - Interest Income
   - Gain on Sale of Assets

7. **Other Expenses and Losses:**
   - Interest Expense
   - Loss on Sale of Assets

8. **Net Income:**
   - Net Income = Operating Income + Other Revenues and Gains - Other Expenses and Losses

#### Navigation:
- Use the "Required A" and "Required B" tabs to navigate between different parts of the assignment or different sections that need attention.

This structured guide helps in systematically preparing a comprehensive income statement for a company for a specified period. Each section of the income statement needs to be carefully calculated and filled in to reflect accurate financial performance for the period.
Transcribed Image Text:### Income Statement Preparation Guide **Objective:** Prepare the income statement for the year ended December 31. #### Step-by-Step Preparation 1. **Title Section:** - At the top of the income statement, write the company name, "CHIARA COMPANY." - Below that, include the heading "Income Statement." - Under the heading, write "For Year Ended December 31." 2. **Statement Layout:** - The main body of the income statement is organized into several rows and columns. - Each row represents a specific item of revenue or expense. - There are three columns: one for descriptions, and two for numerical figures (one for amounts and one for total, if applicable). **Detailed Breakdown of Rows:** While the image shows lines for the entries, here's a typical series of items you might find in an income statement: 1. **Revenue Section:** - Sales Revenue: Total income from sales of goods or services. - Less: Sales Returns and Allowances - Net Sales: Sales Revenue minus Sales Returns and Allowances 2. **Cost of Goods Sold (COGS):** - Beginning Inventory - Add: Purchases - Less: Ending Inventory - Cost of Goods Sold = (Beginning Inventory + Purchases) - Ending Inventory 3. **Gross Profit:** - Gross Profit = Net Sales - Cost of Goods Sold 4. **Operating Expenses:** - Selling Expenses (e.g., advertising, sales salaries) - General and Administrative Expenses (e.g., office salaries, rent) - Depreciation Expense 5. **Operating Income:** - Operating Income = Gross Profit - Total Operating Expenses 6. **Other Revenues and Gains:** - Interest Income - Gain on Sale of Assets 7. **Other Expenses and Losses:** - Interest Expense - Loss on Sale of Assets 8. **Net Income:** - Net Income = Operating Income + Other Revenues and Gains - Other Expenses and Losses #### Navigation: - Use the "Required A" and "Required B" tabs to navigate between different parts of the assignment or different sections that need attention. This structured guide helps in systematically preparing a comprehensive income statement for a company for a specified period. Each section of the income statement needs to be carefully calculated and filled in to reflect accurate financial performance for the period.
**Instructions:**
Prepare the income statement for the year ended December 31.

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**CHIAIA COMPANY**

**Income Statement**

**For Year Ended December 31**

| **Description**                  | **Amount**          |
|----------------------------------|---------------------|
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**Graph or Diagram Explanation:**

There is no specific graph or diagram to explain in this image. The image shows a blank income statement template intended for the "CHIARA COMPANY" for the year ended December 31. The table format includes columns for "Description" and "Amount" with multiple empty rows for data entry.
Transcribed Image Text:**Instructions:** Prepare the income statement for the year ended December 31. --- **CHIAIA COMPANY** **Income Statement** **For Year Ended December 31** | **Description** | **Amount** | |----------------------------------|---------------------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- **Graph or Diagram Explanation:** There is no specific graph or diagram to explain in this image. The image shows a blank income statement template intended for the "CHIARA COMPANY" for the year ended December 31. The table format includes columns for "Description" and "Amount" with multiple empty rows for data entry.
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