Multi-step income statement is that in which more than one subtraction is done to arrive at net income or loss as follows:
Gross profit = revenues - cost of goods sold
Net income = gross profit - expenses.
multi-step statement
The multi-step income statement is classified by function, and the single-step income statement is classified by behavior.
Retained earnings is not part of income statement rather it is part of statement of owners equity so no question for including in single or multi step income statement.
after gross profit
In a multi-step income statement, the order of subtotals typically begins with Gross Profit, calculated as Sales Revenue minus Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). This is followed by Operating Income, which is derived by subtracting operating expenses (like selling and administrative expenses) from Gross Profit. Finally, the statement concludes with Net Income, calculated by adding or subtracting any non-operating revenues, expenses, and taxes from Operating Income.
1. Single step income statement 2 – Multi-step income statement
Detail information of how cost of goods sold is calculated is provided in multi step income statement while it is not provided in single step statement.
multi-step statement
The multi-step income statement is classified by function, and the single-step income statement is classified by behavior.
Retained earnings is not part of income statement rather it is part of statement of owners equity so no question for including in single or multi step income statement.
after gross profit
Following are two catagories of income statement: 1- Single Step Income statement 2- Multy-step income statement
Gross profit is usually the third item on a multi-step income statement:Net SalesLess: Cost of Goods SoldEquals Gross ProfitGross profit does not appear on a single step income staement.
In a multi-step income statement, the order of subtotals typically begins with Gross Profit, calculated as Sales Revenue minus Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). This is followed by Operating Income, which is derived by subtracting operating expenses (like selling and administrative expenses) from Gross Profit. Finally, the statement concludes with Net Income, calculated by adding or subtracting any non-operating revenues, expenses, and taxes from Operating Income.
Prior year adjustments
Accounts receivables would be included in the balance sheet. The income statement reports revenues and expenses. Accounts receivables is an asset account and all the asset, liablities and equity accounts are reported on the balance sheet.
A multi-step income statement for a freight company details revenues and expenses in distinct sections, providing a clear overview of its financial performance. It typically begins with gross revenues from freight services, then deducts freight-related costs to arrive at gross profit. Subsequent sections detail operating expenses, such as administrative and selling expenses, leading to operating income. Finally, it includes non-operating revenues and expenses, resulting in net income for the period, offering a comprehensive view of profitability.