Multiple-Step Income Statement

On March 31, 20Y4, the balances of the accounts appearing in the ledger of Danns Furnishings Company, a furniture wholesaler, are as follows:

Accumulated DepreciationBuilding	$719,700		Merchandise Inventory	$990,300
Administrative Expenses	556,350		Notes Payable	255,350
Building	2,574,200		Office Supplies	19,750
Cash	181,050		Salaries Payable	7,900
Cost of Merchandise Sold	3,855,900		Sales	6,304,000
Interest Expense	9,900		Selling Expenses	709,950
Kathy Melman, Capital	1,620,550		Store Supplies	89,700
Kathy Melman, Drawing	176,150

a. Prepare a multiple-step income statement for the year ended March 31, 20Y4.

Danns Furnishings Company
Income Statement
For the Year Ended March 31, 20Y4
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Gross profit		$fill in the blank 6181def41049031_5
Expenses:
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Total expenses		fill in the blank 6181def41049031_10
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Other expense:
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b. What is a major advantage of the multiple-step income statement over the single-step income statement?