Question

The following incorrect income statement was prepared by the accountant of the Axel Corporation:

Answer 1

Answer:

Sales revenue         $  710,000

Cost of goods sold $ 385,000

Gross Profit             $ 325,000

Selling expense              71,000

Administrative expense 91,000

Operating Income        163,000

Non-Operating Income

Interest revenue                   44,000

Gain on sale of investments 91,000

Interest expense                  (28,000)

Restructuring costs              (67,000)

Income before taxes           203,000

Income tax expense              (50,750)

Net Income                            152,250

Shares outstanding 100,000

Earnings per share $1.52

Explanation:

We need to determinate gross profit.

then, the operating income therefore the interest and restructuring cost are not considered.  Same goes for the gain on investment as aren't part of the business normal activities.