Table of contents

1. Introduction to Accounting1h 21m
2. Transaction Analysis1h 13m
3. Accrual Accounting Concepts2h 38m
4. Merchandising Operations2h 30m
5. Inventory1h 55m
6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash1h 16m
7. Receivables and Investments3h 8m
8. Long Lived Assets5h 1m
9. Current Liabilities2h 19m
10. Time Value of Money1h 23m
- Time Value of Money Equations
  35m
- Using Time Value of Money Tables
  47m
11. Long Term Liabilities2h 45m
12. Stockholders' Equity2h 15m
13. Statement of Cash Flows2h 24m
14. Financial Statement Analysis5h 25m
15. GAAP vs IFRS56m

4. Merchandising Operations

Multi-step Income Statement

Financial Accounting

4. Merchandising Operations

Multi-step Income Statement

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A multiple-step income statement will have all of the following main parts except:

Statement of Retained Earnings

Net Income

Gross Profit

Operating Income

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Understand the structure of a multiple-step income statement. It is designed to provide detailed information about a company's financial performance by breaking down revenues and expenses into specific categories.

Identify the main components of a multiple-step income statement. These typically include: Gross Profit, Operating Income, and Net Income. Each of these sections provides insights into different aspects of the company's operations.

Clarify the role of Gross Profit. Gross Profit is calculated as Sales Revenue minus Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). It represents the profit generated from core business activities before considering operating expenses.

Explain Operating Income. Operating Income is derived by subtracting operating expenses (such as selling, general, and administrative expenses) from Gross Profit. It reflects the profitability of the company's operations before considering non-operating items like interest and taxes.

Note that the Statement of Retained Earnings is not part of the multiple-step income statement. It is a separate financial statement that shows changes in retained earnings over a period, including net income and dividends paid.