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Chapter 9, Problem 9.1E
To determine

Concept Introduction:

Vertical Analysis:

Vertical Analysis is used to analyses the % of items in statement for a particular period as the % of total amount. Vertical Analysis is done for particular period for different items. For example analysis of % of assets as % of Total assets for a particular year is done using the Vertical analysis.

Requirement-a:

To Prepare:

A comparative income statement using Vertical analysis

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Answer to Problem 9.1E

A comparative income statement using Vertical analysis is as follows:

    Comparative income statement using Vertical analysis
    20Y820Y8
    $ Common Size %$ Common Size %
    Sales $ 900,000 100.0% $ 725,000 100.0%
    Cost of Goods sold $(558,000)-62.0% $(435,000)-60.0%
    Gross Profit $ 342,000 38.0% $ 290,000 40.0%
    Selling expenses $(117,000)-13.0% $(116,000)-16.0%
    Administrative expenses $ (63,000)-7.0% $ (63,250)-8.7%
    Income Tax Expense $ (76,500)-8.5% $ (58,000)-8.0%
    Net Income $ 85,500 9.5% $ 52,750 7.3%

Explanation of Solution

A comparative income statement using Vertical analysis is prepared as follows:

    Comparative income statement using Vertical analysis
    20Y820Y8
    $ Common Size %$ Common Size %
    A B = A / SalesC D = C / Sales
    Sales $ 900,000 100.0% $ 725,000 100.0%
    Cost of Goods sold $(558,000)-62.0% $(435,000)-60.0%
    Gross Profit $ 342,000 38.0% $ 290,000 40.0%
    Selling expenses $(117,000)-13.0% $(116,000)-16.0%
    Administrative expenses $ (63,000)-7.0% $ (63,250)-8.7%
    Income Tax Expense $ (76,500)-8.5% $ (58,000)-8.0%
    Net Income $ 85,500 9.5% $ 52,750 7.3%
To determine

Concept Introduction:

Vertical Analysis:

Vertical Analysis is used to analyses the % of items in statement for a particular period as the % of total amount. Vertical Analysis is done for particular period for different items. For example analysis of % of assets as % of Total assets for a particular year is done using the Vertical analysis.

Requirement-a:

To Indicate:

Significant changes shown by the comparative income statement

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Answer to Problem 9.1E

Significant changes shown by the comparative income statement are as follows:

  • Cost of goods sold % has increased in the year 20Y8 as compared with the year 20Y7
  • Selling expenses % has reduced in the year 20Y8 as compared with the year 20Y7
  • Income Tax Expense % has increased in the year 20Y8 as compared with the year 20Y7

Explanation of Solution

A comparative income statement using Vertical analysis is prepared as follows:

    Comparative income statement using Vertical analysis
    20Y820Y8
    $ Common Size %$ Common Size %
    A B = A / SalesC D = C / Sales
    Sales $ 900,000 100.0% $ 725,000 100.0%
    Cost of Goods sold $(558,000)-62.0% $(435,000)-60.0%
    Gross Profit $ 342,000 38.0% $ 290,000 40.0%
    Selling Expense $(117,000)-13.0% $(116,000)-16.0%
    Administrative expenses $ (63,000)-7.0% $ (63,250)-8.7%
    Income Tax Expense $ (76,500)-8.5% $ (58,000)-8.0%
    Net Income $ 85,500 9.5% $ 52,750 7.3%

Significant changes shown by the comparative income statement are as follows:

  • Cost of goods sold % has increased in the year 20Y8 as compared with the year 20Y7
  • Selling expenses % has reduced in the year 20Y8 as compared with the year 20Y7
  • Income Tax Expense % has increased in the year 20Y8 as compared with the year 20Y7

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