PE 3-10B Vertical analysis

Two income statements for Cornea Company are shown below.


Cornea Company
Income Statements
For Years Ended December 31
2014 2013
Fees earned $1,640,000 $1,300,000
Operating expenses 869,200 715,000
Operating income $ 770,800 $ 585,000


a. Prepare a vertical analysis of Cornea Company’s income statements.
b. Does the vertical analysis indicate a favorable or an unfavorable trend?


Answer:

a.
 CORNEA COMPANY
Income Statements
For Years Ended December 31
2014 2013
Amount Percent Amount Percent
Fees earned $1,640,000 100% $1,300,000 100%
Operating expenses 869,200 53% 715,000 55%
Operating income $ 770,800 47% $ 585,000 45%



b. A favorable trend of decreasing operating expenses and increasing operating income is indicated.