Saturday, February 22, 2014

PE 3-10B Vertical analysis

Two income statements for Bradford Company are shown below.
Bradford Company
Income Statements
For Years Ended December 31
                                                                           2012                       2011
Fees earned                                                    $825,000                 $700,000
Operating expenses                                           684,750                   602,000
Operating income                                            $140,250                 $ 98,000
a. Prepare a vertical analysis of Bradford Company’s income statements.
b. Does the vertical analysis indicate a favorable or unfavorable trend?

Answer:
a.
Bradford Company 
Income Statements 
For Years Ended December 31 
                                                                     2012                                     2011
                                                          Amount      Percent                Amount      Percent
Fees earned....................                  $825,000      100%               $700,000      100%
Operating expenses ......                     684,750        83                     602,000        86
Operating income..........                   $140,250        17%                 $ 98,000       14%

b. A favorable trend of decreasing operating expenses and increasing operating
income is indicated.

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