
Multiple Step Income Statement:
It is a format in which there are multiple sub-totals for gross margin, operating expenses and other income. This layout allows the readers to gather the types of information they want to have.
Net Sales: It is the amount of sales of a company which comes after reducing sales returns and allowances, sales discount.
Single step Income statement:
Single step income statements is a format that uses a single subtotal for all the expense line items and revenue line items with showing a net gain or loss at the end of the report. This format is usually followed by businesses having single operation.
Cost of Merchandise sold (COGS):
The direct cost incurred in the production of goods. It involves labor cost, material cost, direct factory
1.
To compute: Net sales for the year.
2.
To compute: Total cost of merchandise purchased for the year.
3.
To prepare: Multi-step income statement.
4.
To prepare: Single-step income statement.

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