Financial Accounting: The Impact on Decision Makers
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ISBN: 9781305654174
Author: Gary A. Porter, Curtis L. Norton
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.9P
Basic Elements of Financial Reports
Comparative income statements for Grammar Inc. are as follows:
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The president and management believe that the company performed better in 2016 than it did in 2015. Write the president’s letter to be included in the 2016 annual report. Explain why the company is financially sound and why shareholders should not be alarmed by the $20,000 loss in a year when operating revenues increased significantly.
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Chapter 2 Solutions
Financial Accounting: The Impact on Decision Makers
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