The following financial statement was prepared by employees of Walters plc.

Note 1: New styles and rapidly changing consumer preferences resulted in a £71,500 loss on the disposal of discontinued styles and related accessories.
Note 2: The company sold an investment in marketable securities at a loss of £39,050. The company normally sells securities of this nature.
Note 3: The company sold one of its warehouses at an £86,350 loss.
Instructions
Identify and discuss the weaknesses in classification and disclosure in the income statement above. You should explain why these treatments are weaknesses and what the proper presentation of the items would be in accordance with IFRS.

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Walters plc Income Statement Year Ended December 31, 2019 Revenues Gross sales, including sales taxes £1,044,300 Less: Returns, allowances, and cash discounts 56,200 988,100 Net sales Dividends, interest, and purchase discounts 30,250 Recoveries of accounts written off in prior years 13,850 Total revenues 1,032,200 Costs and expenses Cost of goods sold, including sales taxes 465,900 Salaries and related payroll expenses 60,500 Rent 19,100 Delivery expense and freight-in 3,400 Bad debt expense 27,800 Total costs and expenses 576,700 Income before unusual items 455,500 Unusual items Loss on discontinued styles (Note 1) 71,500 Loss on sale of marketable securities (Note 2) 39,050 Loss on sale of warehouse (Note 3) 86.350 Total unusual items 196,900 £ 258,600 Net income £2.30 Net income per ordinary share