In April, Holderness Inc, a merchandising company, had sales of $221,000, selling expenses of $14,000, and administrative expenses of $25,000. The cost of merchandise purchased during the month was $155,000. The beginning balance in the merchandise inventory account was $34,000 and the ending balance was $48,000.Required:Prepare a traditional format income statement for April.

What will be an ideal response?



Traditional Format Income Statement
Sales?$221,000
Cost of goods sold*?141,000
Gross margin?80,000
Selling and administrative expenses:??
Selling expenses$14,000?
Administrative expenses25,00039,000
Net operating income?$41,000

*Cost of goods sold = Beginning merchandise inventory + Purchases ? Ending merchandise inventory
Cost of goods sold = $34,000 + $155,000 ? $48,000 = $141,000

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