Question: Tisdale Incorporated reports the following amount in its December 31, 2012, income statement.
- Sales revenue $250,000 Income tax expense $ 20,000
- Gain on land sale* 100,000 Cost of goods sold 180,000
- Selling expenses 50,000 Administrative expenses 30,000
- General expenses 40,000
*On July 12, 2012, the company sold land for $400,000 that it had previously purchased for $300,000, resulting in a $100,000 gain. This is the only land owned by the company
Required: 1. Prepare a multiple-step income statement.
2. Explain how analyzing the multiple levels of profitability can help in understanding the future profit-generating potential of Tisdale Incorporated.