5. Select the financial statement section (a through g) in which each of the items listed in 1
through 5 below would properly be reported by writing the letter of the best answer in the
space provided.
Financial Statement Sections
Income from continuing operations section of the income statement
Discontinued operations section of the income statement
Extraordinary items section of the income statement
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle section of the income statement
Statement of shareholders’ equity
Not necessary to report on a financial statement
1. _____ Declared cash dividends for the first time in the history of the corporation
2. _____ Incurred a gain on the sale of four Preston franchise stores, but held onto
the Little Steps chain
3. _____ Incurred a huge loss from a hurricane that destroyed the company’s
Louisiana packaging plant; no previous hurricanes have occurred at this
location
4. _____ Recorded interest income for the year
5. _____ Incurred $14,000 to replace the company’s office products (letterhead,
envelopes, pens, etc.) with a new logo to promote a new product line
Solution:
KP 3 BT: C Difficulty: Moderate TOT: 3 min. AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Reporting
SHORT PROBLEMS
1. Wellman Inc., a computer manufacturer located in Texas, lost an uninsured building due
to the infrequent and unusual occurrence of a hurricane. The building has a balance
sheet value of $20,000 and will cost $165,000 to rebuild. Wellman’s income tax rate is
40%. Calculate the amount of any extraordinary loss that should be reported on
Wellman’s income statement. Prepare a partial income statement that shows how the
item will be presented.
Solution: