On October 1, Ebony Ernst organized Ernst Consulting; on October 3, the owner contributed $83,110 in assets to launch the business. On October 31, the company’s records show the following items and amounts. Cash $ 13,470 Cash dividends $ 2,200 Accounts receivable 12,940 Consulting fees earned 12,940 Office supplies 2,400 Rent expense 2,640 Land 45,860 Salaries expense 5,920 Office equipment 17,020 Telephone expense 800 Accounts payable 7,820 Miscellaneous expenses 620 Common stock 83,110
Using the above information prepare an october income statement for the business.

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Answer:

Ebony Ernst

Income statement for the month ended October 31

Consulting fees earned        $12,940

Less Expenses :

Rent expense                        ($2,640)

Salaries expense                  ($5,920)

Telephone expense                ($800)

Miscellaneous expenses        ($620)

Profit or (Loss)                         $2,960

Explanation:

Income Statement shows the profit or loss resulting from the companies operations.

The Income statement comprises of revenues or income items and expenses items only.

So be careful to consider only these in solving this problem.

The Profit or loss is the final result and is determined by deducting expenses from revenue or income.