ACC 331 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Earnings Before Interest And Taxes, Income Statement, Retained Earnings

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Chapter 4 questions 1-8, 13: the income statement is a change statement. The income statement summarizes the pro t generating activities that occurred during a particular reporting period. The income statement measures the change in shareholder"s equity from one period to the next. Retained earnings are a part of shareholder"s equity. Retained earnings measure the changes in net income since the company"s inception. Essentially, the income statement shows the changes in a company"s comprehensive income over time. Comprehensive income includes net income as well as other gains and losses. Brie y explain why it is important to segregate income from continuing operations from other transactions a ecting net income. Revenue, expenses, gains, and losses arising from operations are included in income from continuing operations. The accounts included in this category help investors and creditors understand the company"s ability to generate cash in the future. These accounts also assess which components of net income are likely to continue in the future.

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