The income statement is prepared using the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) that match the firm's revenues and expenses to the period in which they were incurred, not necessarily when cash was received or paid. Investors and analysts use the information given in the income statement and other financial statements and reports to evaluate the company's financial performance and condition Consider the following scenario: Cold Goose Metal Works Inc.'s income statement reports data for its first year of operation. The firm's CEO would like sales to increase by 25% next year 1. Cold Goose is able to achieve this level of increased sales, but its interest costs increase from 10% to 15% of earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) 2. The company's operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization) remain at 75% of net sales, and its depreciation and amortization expenses remain constant from year to year 3. The company's tax rate remains constant at 40% of its pre-tax income or earnings before taxes (EBT). 4. In Year 2, Cold Goose expects to pay $300,000 and $938,081 of preferred and common stock dividends, respectively Complete the Year 2 income statement data for Cold Goose, then answer the questions that follow. Be sure to round each dollar value to the nearest whole dollar Cold Goose Metal Works Inc. Income Statement for Year Ending December 31 Year 2 Year 1 (Forecasted) Net sales $15,000,000 11,250,000 600,000 $3,150,000 315,000 2,835,000 1,134,000 $1,701,000 300,000 1,401,000 765,450 $635,550 Less: Operating costs, except depreciation and amortization Less: Depreciation and amortization expenses 600,000 Operating income (or EBIT) Less: Interest expense Pre-tax income (or EBT) Less: Taxes (40%) Earnings after taxes Earnings available to common shareholders Contribution to retained earnings Less: Preferred stock dividends Less: Common stock dividends $846,544 Given the results of the previous income statement calculations, complete the following statements