Dee’s Hydroponics Corporation discontinued Water-Choice, its entire line of irrigation systems, in November of 2018. Prior to the disposal, Dee’s Hydroponics generated a loss of $600,000 (net of tax) for the period from January through the sale date. Because of the value of the real estate and machinery, there was a gain of $850,000 (net of tax) on the actual sale. How should this situation be reported in the financial statements of Dee’s Hydroponics for 2018? a) A $250,000 gain should be included in the 2018 income statement as a non-recurring item. b) A $600,000 loss should be included in income from operations and a $850,000 gain should be reported in the "discontinued operations" section of the income statement. c) A $250,000 adjustment to beginning retained earnings should be in the statement of retained earnings. d) A $250,000 gain should be in the "discontinued operations" section of the income statement.
Answer : d) A $250,000 gain should be in the "discontinued operations" section of the income statement.
Explanation :
The situation be reported in the financial statements of Dee’s Hydroponics for 2018 as follows:
Dee’s Hydroponics
Income Statement (Partial)
For the Year Ended 2018
Income from continuing operations | XX | |
Discontinued operations : | ||
Loss from operations of Water-Choice (net of tax) | (600,000) | |
Gain on disposal of real estate and machinery (net of tax) | 850,000 | |
Income from discontinued operations | 250,000 | |
Net Income | XXX |
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