Basic Elements of Financial Reports Comparative income statements for Thesaurus Inc. are as follows: 2010 2009 Operating
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Basic Elements of Financial Reports Comparative income statements for Thesaurus Inc. are as follows:
2010 2009 Operating revenues $500,000 $200,000 Operating expenses 120,000 100,000 Operating income $380,000 $100,000 Gain on the sale of subsidiary — 400,000 Net income $380,000 $500,000 Required The president and management believe that the company performed better in 2010 than it did in 2009. Write the president’s letter to be included in the 2010 annual report. Explain why the company is fi nancially sound and why shareholders should not be alarmed by the reduction in income in a year when operating revenues increased signifi cantly.
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Using Financial Accounting Information The Alternative To Debits And Credits
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