Income Statement Example

Wilma's Widgets Income Statement for the Years Ending 1998 and 1999

1998 ($) 1999 ($)
Sales 900,000 990,000
Less Cost of Goods Sold (250,000) (262,500)
GROSS PROFIT ON SALES 650,000 727,500
Less General Operating Expenses (120,000) (127,000)
Less Depreciation Expense (30,000) (30,000)
OPERATING INCOME 500,000 570,000
Other Income 50,000 30,000
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAX 550,000 600,000
Less Interest Expense (30,000) (30,000)
Less Taxes (50,000) (54,500)
NET EARNINGS (Available Earnings for Dividends) 470,000 515,000
Less Common and/or Preferred Dividends Paid (70,000) (80,000)
RETAINED EARNINGS $400,000 $435,500