Chapter 4, Problem 4.3E

Income statement format; single step and multiple step

• LO4–1, LO4–3, LO4–5

The following is a partial trial balance for General Lighting Corporation as of December 31, 2018:

Account Title	Debits	Credits
Sales revenue		2,350,000
Interest revenue		80,000
Loss on sale of investments	22,500
Cost of goods sold	1,200,300
Loss from write-down of inventory due to obsolescence	200,000
Selling expenses	300,000
General and administrative expenses	150,000
Interest expense	90,000

300,000 shares of common stock were outstanding throughout 2018. Income tax expense has not yet been recorded. The income tax rate is 40%.

Required:

1. Prepare a single-step income statement for 2018, including EPS disclosures.

2. Prepare a multiple-step income statement for 2018, including EPS disclosures.