Blink and Wink (BW) Manufactures Contact Lens

question 94

Essay

Blink and Wink (BW) manufactures contact lens. In its most recent fiscal year BW reported after-tax interest expense on a new bond issue of $550,000. If BW's effective tax rate is 35%, what was the firm's before tax interest expense?

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Definitions:

Accrual Basis Accounting

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recorded when earned or incurred, regardless of when the cash transactions occur.

Statement of Retained Earnings

A financial statement that shows the changes in a company's retained earnings over a specific period.

Net Income

The remaining profit of a company post deduction of all expenses, taxes, and costs from its total revenues.

Unearned Revenues

Income received by a company for goods or services to be provided in the future, which is recorded as a liability until earned.