Income statement data for Winthrop Company for two recent years ended December 31 are as follows:

1		Current Year	Previous Year
2	Sales	$2,280,000.00	$2,000,000.00
3	Cost of goods sold	1,960,000.00	1,750,000.00
4	Gross profit	$320,000.00	$250,000.00
5	Selling expenses	$156,500.00	$125,000.00
6	Administrative expenses	122,000.00	100,000.00
7	Total operating expenses	$278,500.00	$225,000.00
8	Income before income tax	$41,500.00	$25,000.00
9	Income tax expense	16,600.00	10,000.00
10	Net income	$24,900.00	$15,000.00

A.

Prepare a comparative income statement with horizontal analysis, indicating the increase (decrease) for the current year when compared with the previous year. Round percentages to one decimal place.

B.

What conclusions can be drawn from the horizontal analysis?

Prepare a comparative income statement with horizontal analysis, indicating the increase (decrease) for the current year when compared with the previous year. Round percentages to one decimal place.

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Winthrop Company

Comparative Income Statement

For the Years Ended December 31

1				Increase (Decrease)	Increase (Decrease)
2		Current Year	Previous Year	Amount	Percent
3	Sales	$2,280,000.00	$2,000,000.00
4	Cost of goods sold	1,960,000.00	1,750,000.00
5	Gross profit	$320,000.00	$250,000.00
6	Selling expenses	$156,500.00	$125,000.00
7	Administrative expenses	122,000.00	100,000.00
8	Total operating expenses	$278,500.00	$225,000.00
9	Income before income tax	$41,500.00	$25,000.00
10	Income tax expense	16,600.00	10,000.00
11	Net income	$24,900.00	$15,000.00