Income Statement for Merchandiser

The following expenses were incurred by a merchandising business during the year. In which expense section of the income statement should each be reported: (a) selling expenses, (b) administrative expenses, or (c) other expense?

1. Advertising expense
2. Depreciation expense on store equipment
3. Insurance expense on office equipment
4. Interest expense on notes payable
5. Rent expense on office building
6. Salaries of office personnel
7. Salary of sales manager
8. Sales supplies used

Income Statement for Merchandiser The following expenses were incurred by a merchandising business during the year. In which expense section of the income statement should each be reported: (a) selling expenses, (b) administrative expenses, or (c) other expense? 1. Advertising expense Insurance expense on office 4. Interest expense on notes payable 5. Rent expense on office building 6. Salaries of office personnel 7. Salary of sales manager equipment