In 2013, Byrd Incorporated sold land for $82,000 cash. The land had originally cost $50,000. Also, Byrd

Question:

In 2013, Byrd Incorporated sold land for $82,000 cash. The land had originally cost $50,000. Also, Byrd sold inventory that had cost $176,000 for $265,000 cash. Operating expenses amounted to $41,000.

Required
a. Prepare a 2013 multistep income statement for Byrd Incorporated.
b. Assume that normal operating activities grow evenly by 10% during 2014. Prepare a 2014 multistep income statement of Byrd Incorporated.
c. Determine the percentage change in net income between 2013 and 2014.
d. Should the stockholders have expected the results determined in Requirement c? Explain your answer.