The Income Statement Explained

Craft income statements that clearly communicate operating results and financial performance. This course explains the available presentation formats and details the proper classification and description of each revenue and expense line item. You will analyze income statements from publicly held companies to see how structure and labeling affect transparency and comparability. The course also addresses discontinued operations and other comprehensive income, enabling you to present a complete and useful performance report.
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Author: Steven Bragg
Course Number: AC1117

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Overview of the Income Statement
Chapter 2. Revenue and Expense Presentation on the Income Statement
Chapter 3. Discontinued Operations
Chapter 4. Comprehensive Income
Chapter 5. Income Statement Ratio Analysis

Learning Objectives
  • Differentiate between the various types of income statements.
  • List the types of information to be included in each type of income statement.
  • Recognize how noncash expenses can be used in the analysis of an income statement.
  • Specify which expenses can be included in the cost of goods sold.
  • Recognize which expenses can and cannot be allocated to discontinued operations.
  • Recognize the items that can and cannot be included in other comprehensive income.
  • Understand the differences between the margins that can be reported on an income statement.
  • Describe the contents of the ratios used to analyze the information in an income statement.

Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Accounting
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: February 2025
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