CHAPTER 4
Income Statement and Related Information
ASSIGNMENT CLASSIFICATION TABLE (BY TOPIC)
Topics
Questions
Brief
Exercises
Exercises
Problems
Concepts
for Analysis
1.
Income measurement
concepts.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
18, 22, 23, 30,
33, 34, 35
2, 3, 4, 6
2.
income from balance
sheets and selected
accounts.
Computation of net
1
1, 2, 3, 8
3.
statements; earnings
per share.
25, 26
10, 11, 13,
17
Single-step income
11, 19,
1, 2, 8
4, 5, 7, 8,
2, 3, 4, 5
1, 5
4.
Multiple-step income
statements.
12, 17,
19, 20
3, 4
5, 6, 7, 9
1, 4
5.
Extraordinary items;
accounting changes;
13, 14, 15,
16, 22, 29,
4, 5, 6, 7
6, 8, 10, 11,
13, 14
3, 5, 6, 7
1, 2, 4, 5, 6
6.
Retained earnings
statement.
32
9, 10, 11
9, 12,
16, 17
1, 2, 4, 5, 6
7.
Intraperiod tax
allocation.
21, 24, 27,
28, 29
9, 11, 13,
14, 17
3, 5, 7
8.
Comprehensive
income.
36
11
15, 16, 17
7
9.
Disposal of a
component (discon-
tinued operations).
1, 3, 6, 7
ASSIGNMENT CLASSIFICATION TABLE (BY LEARNING OBJECTIVE)
Learning Objectives
Questions
Brief
Exercises
Exercises
Problems
Concepts
for
Analysis
1. Understand the uses and
limitations
of an income statement.
1, 2, 6, 7,
9
CA4-1,
CA4-2,
CA4-3
format of the income
statement.
6, 7
CA4-6
2. Describe the content and
5, 8, 10
4, 5
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
CA4-5,
statement.
19, 20, 17
9, 11, 15,
17
7
3. Prepare an income
8, 11, 12,
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
CA4-6
4. Explain how to report
various income items.
3, 4, 13,
21, 22, 23,
24, 27, 28,
29, 30, 31,
33, 17
4, 5
2, 3, 6, 8, 9,
11, 17
1, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7
CA4-4
earnings per share
information.
10, 11, 13,
14, 17
5, 7
5. Identify where to report
25, 26
8
6, 7, 8, 9,
1, 2, 3, 4,
CA4-4
accounting changes, and
errors.
18
6. Understand the reporting of
14, 15, 16,
6, 7, 10
14
4, 5, 6, 7
CA4-2
7. Prepare a retained earnings
statement.
32
9, 10
9, 12, 16,
17
1, 2, 4, 5, 6
CA4-6
8. Explain how to report other
comprehensive income.
34, 35, 36,
37
11
15, 16, 17
CA4-7
ASSIGNMENT CHARACTERISTICS TABLE
Item
Description
Level of
Difficulty
Time
(minutes)
E4-1
Computation of net income.
Simple
18–20
E4-2
Compute income measures.
Simple
10–15
E4-3
Income statement items.
Simple
25–35
E4-4
Single-step income statement.
Moderate
20–25
E4-5
Multiple-step and single-step.
Simple
30–35
E4-6
Multiple-step and extraordinary items.
Moderate
30–35
E4-7
Multiple-step and single-step.
Moderate
30–40
E4-8
Income statement, EPS.
Simple
15–20
E4-9
Multiple-step statement with retained earnings.
Simple
30–35
E4–10
Earnings per share.
Simple
20–25
E4–11
Condensed income statement—periodic inventory
method.
Moderate
20–25
E4–12
Retained earnings statement.
Simple
20–25
E4–13
Earnings per share.
Moderate
15–20
E4–14
Change in accounting principle.
Moderate
15–20
E4–15
Comprehensive income.
Simple
15–20
E4–16
Comprehensive income.
Moderate
15–20
E4–17
Various reporting formats.
Moderate
30–35
P4-1
Multiple-step income, retained earnings.
Moderate
30–35
P4-2
Single-step income, retained earnings, periodic inventory.
Simple
25–30
P4-3
Irregular items.
Moderate
30–40
P4-4
Multiple- and single-step income, retained earnings.
Moderate
45–55
P4-5
Irregular items.
Moderate
20–25
P4-6
Retained earnings statement, prior period adjustment.
Moderate
25–35
P4-7
Income statement, irregular items.
Moderate
25–35
CA4-1
Identification of income statement deficiencies.
Simple
20–25
CA4-2
Earnings management.
Moderate
20–25
CA4-3
Earnings management.
Simple
15–20
CA4-4
Income reporting items.
Moderate
30–35
Classification of income statement items.
Moderate
20–25
CA4-7
Comprehensive income.
Simple
10–15
SOLUTIONS TO CODIFICATION EXERCISES
CE4-1
According to the Glossary:
(a) A change in accounting estimate is a change that has the effect of adjusting the carrying amount
of an existing asset or liability or altering the subsequent accounting for existing or future assets or
with assets and liabilities.
(b) A change in accounting principle reflects a change from one generally accepted accounting
principle to another generally accepted accounting principle when there are two or more generally
(c) Comprehensive Income is defined as the change in equity (net assets) of a business during a
period from transactions and other events and circumstances from nonowner sources. It includes
all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and
distributions to owners.
CE4-2
The master glossary provides the term “Unusual Nature”, a link from which yields the following:
Glossary Term Usage
The glossary term is used in the following locations.
Unusual Nature
• 225 Income Statement > 20 Extraordinary and Unusual Items > 45 Other Presentation
45-2 Extraordinary items are events and transactions that are distinguished by their unusual nature
and by the infrequency of their occurrence. Thus, both of the following criteria shall be met to
classify an event or transaction as an extraordinary item:
a. Unusual nature. The underlying event or transaction should possess a high degree of
CE4-2 (Continued)
b. Infrequency of occurrence. The underlying event or transaction should be of a type that
would not reasonably be expected to recur in the foreseeable future, taking into account the
CE4-3
Entering “extraordinary item” and “interim” into the search window, yields the following guidance (FASB
ASC 225-20–50-4):
Interim Reporting
50-4 As indicated in paragraph FASB ASC 270–10–50-5, extraordinary items shall be disclosed
separately and included in the determination of net income for the interim period in which they
occur. In determining materiality, extraordinary items shall be related to the estimated income for
CE4-4
Entering “effect of preferred stock” in the search window yields the following link (FASB ASC 260–10–
S55): 260 Earnings per Share > 10 Overall > S55 Implementation Guidance and Illustrations.
General
Effect of Preferred Stock Dividends and Accretion of Carrying Amount of Preferred Stock on Earnings
S99-5 The following is the text of SAB Topic 6.B, Accounting Series Release 280—General Revision Of
Regulation S-X: Income Or Loss Applicable To Common Stock.
Facts: A registrant has various classes of preferred stock. Dividends on those preferred stocks
and accretions of their carrying amounts cause income applicable to common stock to be less
than reported net income.
Question: In ASR 280, the Commission stated that although it had determined not to mandate
CE4-4 (Continued)
Interpretive Response: Income or loss applicable to common stock should be reported on the
face of the income statement (FN1) when it is materially different in quantitative terms from
(FN1) If a registrant elects to follow the encouraged disclosure discussed in paragraph 23 of
Statement 130, and displays the components of other comprehensive income and the total for
comprehensive income using a one-statement approach, the registrant must continue to follow
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. The income statement is important because it provides investors and creditors with information
that helps them predict the amount, timing, and uncertainty of future cash flows. It helps investors
and creditors predict future cash flows in a number of different ways. First, investors and creditors can
2. Information on past transactions can be used to identify important trends that, if continued, provide
information about future performance. If a reasonable correlation exists between past and future
3. Some situations in which changes in value are not recorded in income are:
(a) Unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale investments,
(b) Changes in the fair values of long-term liabilities, such as bonds payable,
4. Some situations in which application of different accounting methods or estimates lead to comparison
problems include:
5. The transaction approach focuses on the activities that have occurred during a given period and
instead of presenting only a net change, a description of the components that comprise the change
Questions Chapter 4 (Continued)
6. Earnings management is often defined as the planned timing of revenues, expenses, gains and
losses to smooth out bumps in earnings. In most cases, earnings management is used to increase
7. Earnings management has a negative effect on the quality of earnings if it distorts the information
in a way that is less useful for predicting future cash flows. Within the Conceptual Framework,
8. Caution should be exercised because many assumptions and estimates are made in accounting
and the net income figure is a reflection of these assumptions. If for any reason the assumptions are
9. The term “quality of earnings” refers to the credibility of the earnings number reported. Companies
that use aggressive accounting policies report higher income numbers in the short-run. In such
10. The major distinction between revenues and gains (or expenses and losses) depends on the
typical activities of the company. Revenues can occur from a variety of different sources, but these
11. The advantages of the single-step income statement are: (1) simplicity and conciseness, (2) probably
better understood by the layperson, (3) emphasis on total costs and expenses, and net income,
and (4) does not imply priority of one revenue or expense over another. The disadvantages are that
12. Operating items are the expenses and revenues which relate directly to the principal activity of the
concern; they are revenues realized from, or expenses which contribute to, the sale of goods or
13. The current operating performance income statement contains only the revenues and usual
expenses of the current year, with all unusual gains or losses or material corrections of prior periods’
Questions Chapter 4 (Continued)
GAAP recommends a modified all-inclusive income statement, excluding from the income statement
14. Items considered corrections of errors should be charged or credited to the opening balance of
retained earnings.
15. (a) This might be shown in the income statement as an extraordinary item if it is a material,
unusual, and infrequent gain realized during the year. However, in general and in accordance
with FASB ASC 225-20 this transaction would normally not be considered extraordinary, but
would be shown in the nonoperating section of a multiple-step income statement. If unusual or
infrequent but not both, it should be separately disclosed in the income statement.
16. (a) The remaining book value of the equipment should be depreciated over the remainder of the
five-year period. The additional depreciation ($425,000) is not a correction of an error and is not
shown as an adjustment to retained earnings. The change is considered a change in estimate.
(b) The loss should be shown as an extraordinary item, assuming that it is unusual and infrequent.
17. (a) Other expenses and losses section or in a separate section, appropriately labeled as an
unusual item, if unusual or infrequent but not both.
(b) Operating expense section or other expenses and losses section or in a separate section,
Questions Chapter 4 (Continued)
(e) Other revenues and gains section or in a separate section, appropriately labeled as an
unusual item, if unusual or infrequent but not both.
18. Perlman and Sheehan should not report the sales in a similar manner. This type of transaction
appears to be typical of Perlman’s central operations. Therefore, Perlman should report revenues of
19. You should tell Greg that a company’s reported net income is the same whether the single-step or
multiple-step format is used. Either way, the company has the same revenues, gains, expenses,
and losses; they are simply organized in a different format.
20. Both formats are acceptable. The amount of detail reported in the income statement is left to the
judgment of the company, whose goal in making this decision should be to present financial
21. Intraperiod tax allocation should not affect the reporting of an unusual gain. The FASB specifically
prohibits a “net–of–tax” treatment for such items to insure that users of financial statements can
22. (a) A loss on discontinued operations is reported net of tax in the income statement between
income from continuing operations and net income.
23. Lebron presents the income information as follows:
Net income
$ 124,700
Less: Net income attributed to
the noncontrolling interest
30,000
Net income attributable to Lebron
Company
$ 94,700
24. Intraperiod tax allocation has no effect on reported net income, although it does affect the amounts
Questions Chapter 4 (Continued)
25. If Neumann has preferred stock outstanding, the numerator in its computation may be incorrect.
A better description of “earnings per share” is “earnings per common share.” The numerator should
26. The earnings per share trend is not favorable. Extraordinary items are one-time occurrences which
are not expected to be reported in the future. Therefore, earnings per share on income before
extraordinary items is more useful because it represents the results of ordinary business activity.
Considering this EPS amount, EPS has decreased from $7.21 to $6.40.
27. Tax allocation within a period is the practice of allocating the income tax for a period to such items
as income before extraordinary items, extraordinary items, and prior period adjustments.
28. Tax allocation within a period (intraperiod) becomes necessary when a firm encounters such items
as discontinued operations, extraordinary items, or corrections of errors. Such allocation is neces–
sary to bring about an appropriate relationship between income tax expense and income from
29.
LISELOTTE COMPANY
Partial Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Income before tax and extraordinary item ………………………………
$1,500,000
Income tax ………………………………………………………………………..
510,000
Income before extraordinary item …………………………………………
Extraordinary item—gain on sale of plant (condemnation) ………..
Less: Applicable income tax …………………………………………
315,000
30. The damages would probably be reported in Frazier Corporation’s financial statements in the other
expenses and losses section. If the damages are unusual in nature, the damage settlement might be
reported as an unusual item. The damages would not be reported as a correction of an error (prior
period adjustment).
Questions Chapter 4 (Continued)
31. The assets, cash flows, results of operations, and activities of the plants closed would not appear to
32. The major items reported in the retained earnings statement are: (1) adjustments of the beginning
balance for corrections of errors or changes in accounting principle, (2) the net income or loss for
33. Generally accepted accounting principles are ordinarily concerned only with a “fair presentation” of
business income. In contrast, taxable income is a statutory concept which defines the base for
raising tax revenues by the government, and any method of accounting which meets the statutory
definition will “clearly reflect” taxable income as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. It should
be noted that the Code prohibits use of the cash receipts and disbursements method as a method
which will clearly reflect income in accounting for purchases and sales if inventories are involved.
The cash receipts and disbursements method will not usually fairly present income because:
(1) The completed transaction, not receipt or disbursement of cash, increases or diminishes
34. Problems arise both from the revenue side and from the expense side. There sometimes may be
doubt as to the amount of revenue under our common rules of revenue recognition. However, the
more difficult problem is the determination of costs expired in the production of revenue. During
a single fiscal period it often is difficult to determine the expiration of certain costs which may
benefit several periods. Business is continuous and estimates have to be made of the future if we
are to systematically apportion costs to fiscal periods. Examples of items which present serious
obstacles include such items as institutional advertising costs.
Questions Chapter 4 (Continued)
35. Elements are the basic ingredients which comprise the income statement; that is, revenues, gains,
expenses, and losses. Items are descriptions of the elements such as rent revenue, rent expense, etc.
36. Other comprehensive income must be displayed (reported) in one of two ways: (1) a single
continuous income statement or (2) two separate but consecutive statements of net income and
other comprehensive income (two statement approach).
37. The results of continuing operations should be reported separately from discontinued operations,
and any gain or loss from disposal of a component of a business should be reported with the
related results of discontinued operations and not as an extraordinary item. The following format
SOLUTIONS TO BRIEF EXERCISES
BRIEF EXERCISE 4-1
STARR CO.
Income Statement
For the Year 2014
Revenues
Sales revenue ………………………………………………….
$540,000
Expenses
Cost of goods sold…………………………………………..
$330,000
Salaries and wages expense …………………………..
Other operating expenses ………………………………..
Income tax expense …………………………………………
25,000
Total expenses ………………………………………..
Note: The increase in value of the company reputation and the unrealized
gain on the value of patents are not reported.
BRIEF EXERCISE 4-2
BRISKY CORPORATION
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Revenues
Net sales ……………………………………………………….
$2,400,000
Total revenues…………………………………………
Expenses
Cost of goods sold …………………………………………
$1,450,000
Interest expense …………………………………………….
Income tax expense* ………………………………………
133,200
BRIEF EXERCISE 4-3
BRISKY CORPORATION
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Net sales ……………………………………………………….
$2,400,000
Cost of goods sold ………………………………………….
1,450,000
Gross profit …………………………………………..
950,000
Selling expenses …………………………………………….
$280,000
Administrative expenses …………………………………
Income from operations …………………………………..
458,000
Other revenue and gains
Other expenses and losses
Interest expense …………………………………….
45,000
Income before income tax …………………………..…..
Income tax expense ………………………………………..
133,200
BRIEF EXERCISE 4-4
Income from continuing operations ……………………..
$10,600,000
Discontinued operations
Earnings per share ……………………………………………..
Discontinued operations, net of tax ……………..
Loss from operation of discontinued
BRIEF EXERCISE 4-5
Income before income tax and extraordinary
item …………………………………………………………………
$6,300,000
Income tax expense …………………………………………….
1,890,000
Less: Applicable income tax ………………………..
Income before extraordinary item …………………
BRIEF EXERCISE 4-6
2014
2013
2012
BRIEF EXERCISE 4-7
Vandross would not report any cumulative effect because a change in estimate
BRIEF EXERCISE 4-8
BRIEF EXERCISE 4-9
PORTMAN CORPORATION
Retained Earnings Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Retained earnings, January 1 …………………………………….
$ 675,000
BRIEF EXERCISE 4-10
PORTMAN CORPORATION
Retained Earnings Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Retained earnings, January 1, as reported …………………….
$ 675,000
Retained earnings, January 1, as adjusted ……………………
Less: Cash dividends ………………………………………………….
75,000
Correction for overstatement of expenses in
BRIEF EXERCISE 4-11
(a) Net income (Dividend revenue) ………………………..
$3,000
(b) Net income ……………………………………………………..
$3,000
Unrealized holding gain (net of tax) ………………….
Comprehensive income …………………………………..
$7,000
Unrealized holding gain (net of tax) ………………….
SOLUTIONS TO EXERCISES
EXERCISE 4-1 (18–20 minutes)
Computation of net income
Change in assets:
$79,000 + $45,000 + $127,000 – $47,000 = $204,000 Increase
Change in stockholders’ equity accounted
for as follows:
Net increase
$ 173,000
Increase in common stock
of par
dividend declaration
Net increase accounted for
EXERCISE 4-2 (10–15 minutes)
Sales revenue ……………………………………………………………….
$310,000
Cost of goods sold ………………………………………………………..
Gross profit …………………………………………………………………..
Selling administrative expenses …………………………………….
50,000
120,000
Other revenues and gains
Gain on sale of plant assets …………………………………..
30,000
Income from operations …………………………………………………
150,000(a)
Interest expense ……………………………………………………………
Income from continuing operations ………………………………..
Loss on discontinued operations …………………………………..
Net Income ……………………………………………………………………
Allocation to noncontrolling interest ………………………………
Net income attributable to controlling shareholders ………..
Net income ……………………………………………………………………
$132,000
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments …………..
10,000
Comprehensive income …………………………………………………
$142,000(d)
Net income ……………………………………………………………………
$132,000
Dividends …………………………..…………………………………………
12/31/14 Retained earnings ……………………………………………