A comparative income statement is given below for McKenzie Sales, Ltd., of Toronto: McKenzie Sales, Ltd. Comparative Income Statement
This Year Last Year
Sales $8,000,000 $6,000,000
Cost of goods sold 4,984,000 3,516,000
Gross margin 3,016,000 2,484,000
Selling and administrative expenses:
Selling expenses 1,480,000 1,092,000
Administrative expenses 712,000 618,000
Total expenses 2,192,000 1,710,000
Net operating income 824,000 774,000
Interest expense 96,000 84,000
Net income before taxes $728,000 $690,000

Members of the company's board of directors are surprised to see that net income increased by only $38,000 when sales increased by $2,000,000.

Required:
a. Express each year’s income statement in common-size percentages. Carry computations to one decimal place.
b. Comment briefly on the changes between the two years.

1tanner invested $135,000 cash along with office equipment valued at $32,400 in the company in exchange for common stock. 2 the company prepaid $7,200 cash for 12 months’ rent for office space. (hint: debit prepaid rent for $7,200.) 3 the company made credit purchases for $16,200 in office equipment and $3,240 in office supplies. payment is due within 10 days. 6 the company completed services for a client and immediately received $2,000 cash. 9 the company completed a $10,800 project for a client, who must pay within 30 days. 13 the company paid $19,440 cash to settle the account payable created on april 3. 19 the company paid $6,000 cash for the premium on a 12-month insurance policy. (hint: debit prepaid insurance for $6,000.) 22 the company received $8,640 cash as partial payment for the work completed on april 9. 25 the company completed work for another client for $2,640 on credit. 28 the company paid $6,200 cash in dividends. 29 the company purchased $1,080 of additional office supplies on credit. 30 the company paid $700 cash for this month’s utility bill. prepare general journal entries to record these transactions. 2. post the journal entries from part 1 to the ledger accounts.

73. calculate the weighted average cost of capital (wacc) based on the following information: the equity multiplier is 1.66; the interest rate on debt is 13%; the required return to equity holders is 22%; and the tax rate is 35%. (a) 15.6% (b) 16.0% (c) 15.0% (d) 16.6% (e) none of the above

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