Chapter 5, Problem 5.1P

Multiple-Step and Single-Step income Statement, from its current-year trial balance

Bluebird Products, Inc. Trial Balance (Partial) For the Year Ended December 31
Account	Debit	Credit
Common Stock (no par)—Beginning Balance		51,456,000
Retained Earnings—Beginning Balance		3,200,950
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Beginning Balance		95,675
Dividends	$ 76,500
Sales		2,200,000
Interest Income		34,500
Dividend Income		12,300
Gain on Disposal of Plant Assets		100,500
Unrealized Gain on Trading Securities		86,000
Unrealized Gain on Available-for-Sale Bonds		45,600
Cost of Goods Sold	750,000
Selling Expenses	20,000
Office Supplies Expense	123,500
Sales Salaries Expense	55.000
Advertising Expense	68,900
Office Salaries Expense	78,500
Accounting and Legal Fees—General	10,425
Systems Consulting Fees—General	44,550
Depreciation Expense—General	68,000
Amortization Expense—General	34,500
Interest Expense	23,750
Loss on Discontinued Operations—Before Tax	90,000
Loss on Asset Impairment	12,350

Required

1. a. Prepare a single-step income statement (or the year ended December 31 The tax rate is 40%.
2. b. Prepare a multiple-step income statement for the year ended December 31.