1). Describe the 2 formats for the income statement of a merchandising company, and list the respective sub-totals found in each income statement format. (You should describe some of the accounts found on each type of income statement).

2). a) Describe purchase discounts and purchase returns & allowances.

b) Describe the 2 shipping terms methods companies use when delivering products, and how freight costs are accounted for.

3). Sales on Account -Many sales are made on account (on credit) instead of with cash or a credit card. Assume that your new company purchases products for resell to customers, and your plan is to sell those products at a profit.Make the appropriate journal entries torecord the sale(on account - ie., on credit) assuming your company sells 4 of those products to a single customer. (You should selectany price you wish to pay to your vendor for the purchase). Hint - There will be 2 entries...Be sure to include both the sale to the customer, as well as the impact of the reduction of inventory through cost of goods sold.