Question

Ncome statement data for Winthrop Company for two recent years ended December 31 are as follows: Current Year Previous Year

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer is attached in the excel file.

Explanation:

Sales have increased by 280,000 in the current year which shows a difference of 14%, this seems to be result of increased no of units sold or selling price increase.

The Cost of Goods sold is increased by 210,000 which makes 12% difference. This is 2% less than rise in sales which means the increase in sales is due to selling price increase.

As a result of this Gross Profit has also increased by 70,000 which is 28% rise.

Selling expense increased by 25% which is due to increased marketing of the product which increased sales.

Admin expense increased by 22%, might be due to increase in salary expense of the staff.

Income before Income tax is increased by 66%, Income tax is increased by 66% and also Net Income increased by 66%.

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