On February 28, 2014, the balances of the accounts appearing in the ledger of Foldaway Furnishings Company, a furniture wholesaler, are as follows:

REQUIRED:

1. Prepare a multiple-step income statement for the year ended February 28, 2014.

2. What is a major advantage of the multiple-step income statement over the single-step income statement?

Accumulated Depreciation-Building Administrative Expenses Building Capital Stock Cash Cost of Merchandise Sold Dividends Interest Expense Merchandise Inventory $ 150,000 290,000 1,130,000 Retained Earnings 175,000 Salaries Payable 97,000 Sales 1,641,000 50,000 29,000 Selling Expenses Store Supplies Notes Payable Office Supplies $ 260,000 Sales Discounts Sales Returns and Allowances 400,000 20,000 416,000 6,000 2,850,000 25,000 90,000 300,000 65,000