Problem
Patterson Corporation's distribution facility in Iceland was destroyed during the volcanic eruption. The loss of $2,000,000 was classified as extraordinary. Patterson's tax rate is 30%.
a. What are the criteria to label a loss (or gain) as extraordinary?
b. Where on an income statement are extraordinary items reported?
c. How would the above extraordinary loss be disclosed on an income statement?
d. How should investors interpret an item labeled as extraordinary when making an investment decision?