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Using the following operating data for Complex Corporation prepare a schedule showing a vertical analysis for 2017. 20172016 Net sales $360,000$320,000 Cost of goods sold 210,000180,000 Operating expenses 112,000100,000 Net income 38,00040,000\begin{array}{lrr}&2017&2016\\\text { Net sales } & \$ 360,000 & \$ 320,000 \\\text { Cost of goods sold } & 210,000 & 180,000 \\\text { Operating expenses } & 112,000 & 100,000 \\\text { Net income } & 38,000 & 40,000\end{array} Net sales  Cost of goods sold  Operating expenses  Net income 2017$360,000210,000112,00038,0002016$320,000180,000100,00040,000

Vertical Analysis

A financial analysis method that lists each line item in a single period financial statement as a percentage of a base line figure.

Operating Expenses

The day-to-day costs involved in running a business, excluding the cost of goods sold.

Net Sales

Sales revenue minus returns, allowances, and discounts.

  • Perceive the importance and approaches used for comparative financial statement analysis, incorporating horizontal, vertical, and trend analyses.
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William AdamsJul 13, 2024
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 Amount  Percent  Net sales $360,000100% Cost of goods sold 210,00058.3% Gross profit 150,00041.7% Operating expenses 112,00031.1% Net income $38,00010.6%\begin{array}{lr}&\text { Amount } &\text { Percent }\\\text { Net sales } & \$ 360,000&100\% \\\text { Cost of goods sold } & 210,000 &58.3\%\\ \text { Gross profit } & 150,000 &41.7\%\\\text { Operating expenses } & 112,000 &31.1\%\\\text { Net income } & \$ 38,000&10.6\%\end{array} Net sales  Cost of goods sold  Gross profit  Operating expenses  Net income  Amount $360,000210,000150,000112,000$38,000 Percent 100%58.3%41.7%31.1%10.6%