multiple step and single step two accountants for the firm of elwes and wright are 1562516

(Multiple-Step and Single-Step) Two accountants for the firm of Elwes and Wright are arguing about the merits of presenting an income statement in a multiple-step versus a single-step format. The discussion involves the following 2014 information related to P. Bride Company ($000 omitted).

Instructions

(a) Prepare an income statement for the year 2014 using the multiple-step form. Common shares outstanding for 2014 total 40,550 (000 omitted).

(b) Prepare an income statement for the year 2014 using the single-step form.

(c) Which one do you prefer? Discuss.