Horizontal Analysis
The comparative temporary investments and inventory balances of a company follow.
Current Year | Previous Year | |
Accounts payable | $57,630 | $51,000 |
Long-term debt | 36,992 | 54,400 |
Based on this information, what is the amount and percentage of increase or decrease that would be shown on a balance sheet with horizontal analysis?
Amount of Change | Increase/Decrease | Percentage | |
Accounts payable | $ | % | |
Long-term debt | $ | % |
Vertical Analysis
Income statement information for Einsworth Corporation follows:
Sales | $556,000 | |
Cost of goods sold | 155,680 | |
Gross profit | 400,320 |
Prepare a vertical analysis of the income statement for Einsworth Corporation. If required, round percentage answers to the nearest whole number.
Einsworth Corporation | ||
Vertical Analysis of the Income Statement | ||
Amount | Percentage | |
Sales | $556,000 | % |
Cost of goods sold | 155,680 | % |
Gross profit | $400,320 | % |
1) Based on this information, what is the amount and percentage of increase or decrease that would be shown on a balance sheet with horizontal analysis?
Amount of Change | Increase/Decrease | Percentage | |
Accounts payable | $57630-51000 = 6630 | Increase | 6630/51000 = 13% |
Long-term debt | $36992-54400 = -17408 | Decrease | 17408/54400 = -32% |
2) Prepare a vertical analysis of the income statement for Einsworth Corporation. If required, round percentage answers to the nearest whole number.
Einsworth Corporation | ||
Vertical Analysis of the Income Statement | ||
Amount | Percentage | |
Sales | $556,000 | 100% |
Cost of goods sold | 155,680 | 28% |
Gross profit | $400,320 | 72% |
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