Answer:
Lopez Sales Company
1. The gross margin recorded by Lopez is as follows:
Sales total = $81,600
Deducting cost of sales = $38,400
Gross Margin = $43,200
2. The gain on the land sale recognized by Lopez amounts to:
Land details:
Selling price = $81,000
less cost = $43,200
Gain on sale = $37,800
Explanation:
a) The gross margin represents the difference between the selling price and the cost price of a good. It indicates profit prior to accounting for operational expenses to determine net income or margin.
It gauges whether the business can generate sufficient income to meet typical operating costs such as rent, utilities, and employee wages.
b) The gain from the sale of any capital asset is the difference between the selling price and the book value (cost). Such a gain is separately presented in the income statement and may be subject to capital gains tax.
Answer:
The EPS will exceed $2.38
Explanation:
Earnings per share represent the funds available to shareholders after all expenses and taxes have been deducted. Restructuring costs are one-off expenses and are classified as other operating expenses in the Income Statement. Including these restructuring and similar charges in the Income Statement leads to reduced Earnings before Tax and eventually lower net profit. Exclusion of these costs will result in increased earnings, consequently raising the company's EPS.
