Review the summarized consolidated statement of income for the manufacturing company whose data is shown here. Use graphics software to prepare a set of bar charts that shows the data for this year compared with the data for last year.
a. This year, operating revenues increased by 3.5 percent, while operating expenses increased 2.5 percent.
b. Other income and expenses decreased to $13,000.
c. Interest and other charges increased to $265,000.

If you were a financial analyst tracking this company, what detailed data might you need to perform a more complete analysis? Write a brief memo summarizing your data needs.

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Operating Results (in millions) Operating Revenues Operating Expenses (including taxes) Operating Income Other Income and Expenses Income Before Interest and Other Charges Interest and Other Charges Net Income $2,924,177 2,483,687 440,490 13,497 453,987 262,845 191,142 147,426 Average Common Shares Outstand ing Earnings per Share 1.30