Question: Vertical Analysis of the Income statement     Company A Company B Net sales 2,300,000 300,000 Cost of goods sold 1,100,000 200,000 Gross profit 1,200,000 100,000 Operating Expenses:        Administrative expenses

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Question: Vertical Analysis of the Income statement

 

 

Company A

Company B

Net sales

2,300,000

300,000

Cost of goods sold

1,100,000

200,000

Gross profit

1,200,000

100,000

Operating Expenses:

 

 

   Administrative expenses

120,000

20,000

   Marketing expenses

220,000

30,000

   Research and Development

500,000

10,000

Total Operating expenses

840,000

60,000

Interest expense

200,000

10,000

Net income

160,000

30,000

 

Required:

  1. Prepare a vertical analysis of these two companies.
  2. Compare and contrast the financial situation of these two companies assuming that they are in the same industry. Discuss fully.
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