PE 2-8B Horizontal analysis

Two income statements for Paragon Company are shown below.


Paragon Company
Income Statements
For Years Ended December 31
2014 2013
Fees earned $1,416,000 $1,200,000
Operating expenses 1,044,000 900,000
Net income $ 372,000 $ 300,000



Prepare a horizontal analysis of Paragon Company’s income statements.


Answer:

Paragon Company
Income Statements
For Years Ended December 31
2014 2013
Increase/(Decrease)
Amount Percent
Fees earned $1,416,000 $1,200,000 $216,000 18.0%
Operating expenses 1,044,000 900,000 144,000 16.0%
Net income $ 372,000 $ 300,000 $ 72,000 24.0%