Trayer Corporation has income from continuing operations of $287,200 for the yea
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Question
Trayer Corporation has income from continuing operations of $287,200 for the year ended December 31, 2014. It also has the follow (before considering income taxes). An extraordinary loss of $76,300. A gain of S47,300 on the discontinuance of a division. A correction of an error in last year's financial statements that resulted in a $14,500 understatement of 2013 net income. Assume all items are subject to income taxes at a 28% tax rate. Prepare an income statement, beginning with income from continuing operations.Explanation / Answer
Note: The correction of errorr for understatement of net income in year 2013 is a prior period adjustment related to accounting errors in the previous year. These errors are typically NOT reported in the income statement but are reported in retained earnings.