10 percent, while the interest rate on the bonds payable was 12 percent. This interest
expense is based on December 31, 20X1 balances. The tax rate averaged 20 percent.
$2,500 in preferred stock dividends were paid, and $5,500 in dividends were paid to
common stockholders. There were 10,000 shares of common stock outstanding.
During 20X2, the cash balance and prepaid expenses balances were unchanged.
Accounts receivable and inventory increased by 10 percent. A new machine was purchased
on December 31, 20X2, at a cost of $40,000.
Accounts payable increased by 20 percent. Notes payable increased by $6,500 and
bonds payable decreased by $12,500, both at the end of the year. The preferred stock,
common stock, and paid-in capital in excess of par accounts did not change.
a. Prepare an income statement for 20X2.
b. Prepare a statement of retained earnings for 20X2.
c. Prepare a balance sheet as of December 31, 20X2.
2-27. Solution:
Baxter Corporation
20X2 Income Statement
a. Sales……………………………..…….…….…….……… $245,000
Cost of good sold (60%)…..……….…….……...... 147,000
Gross profit………………………….….……….….. $ 98,000
Selling and administrative expense……….…….. 24,500
b. 20X2 Statement of Retained Earnings
Retained earnings balance, January 1, 20X2. . . $ 69,500