Question

The following information was reported in the December 31, 2012, financial statements of Southeast Airlines, Inc. (listed alphabetically, amounts in millions).Accounts Payable $4,155Accounts Receivable 700Aircraft Fuel Expense 9,900Cash 3,090Common Stock 1,280Dividends 15Equipment 15,810Income Tax Expense 310Interest Expense 250Landing Fees Expense 4,300Notes Payable 7,010Repairs and Maintenance Expense 2,400Retained Earnings (as of December 31, 2012) 7,895Salaries and Wages Expense 3,460Supplies 740Ticket Revenues 23,100Prepare an income statement for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The preparation of the income statement for the year ended Dec 31,2012 is shown below"

                                            Southeast Airlines, Inc.

                                                 Income statement  

                                For the year ended December 31, 2012

Revenue  

Ticket Revenues        $23,100

Total revenues $23,100 (A)

Less: Expenses

Aircraft Fuel Expense $9,900

Income Tax Expense $310

Interest Expense $250

Landing Fees Expense $4,300

Repairs and Maintenance Expense $2,400

Salaries and Wages Expense $3,460

Total expenses $20,620 (B)

Net income $2,480 (A- B)