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Prepare an Income Statement through gross profit for the year endedDecember 31,

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Question

Prepare an Income Statement through gross profit for the year endedDecember 31, 2007.

At the end of Company A's fiscal year on December 31, 2007, theseaccounts appeared in its adjusted trial balance.

Freight-in             $        5,600
Merchandise Inventory(beginning)                  40,500
Purchases           446,000
Purchase Discounts          12,000
Purchase Returns andAllowances                     6,400
Sales                   727,000    
Sales Returns and Allowances    8,000

Additional Facts:
1. Merchandise inventory on December 31,2007 is $71,000.
2. Note that Company A uses a periodic system.              

Explanation / Answer

Income Statement

31 dec.2007

$446,000

$5,600

12000

6400

$433,200

Income Statement

31 dec.2007

Revenue: Sales $727,000 sales return -8000 $719,000 Expenses: Cost of goods $402,700 sold Gross profit $316,300 Notes: Cost of goodssold    = merchandise inventory(beginning)+ Net purchases - merchandise (ending) NetPurchases        = $433,200 purchases

$446,000

Add: Freight-in

$5,600

less purchase discount

12000

less purchase return

6400

& allowance Net purchase

$433,200

Cost of goodssold       = $40500 + $433200 - $71000                  = $402,700