Data for Sherman,Inc Prepare a Horizontal Analysis of the Comparative Income Statement of }

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Essay

Data for Sherman,Inc.are as follows:
$$\begin{array} { l l l } & \underline { 2017 } & \underline { 2016 } \\\text { Net Sales }& \$ 850,000 & \$ 798,000 \\ \text { Cost of Goods Sold } & 635,000 & 580,000 \\\text { Selling and Administrative Expenses } & 50,000 & 35,000 \\\text { Other Expenses } & 20,000 & 15,000 \\\text { Income Tax } & 40,000 & 55,000\end{array}$$ Prepare a horizontal analysis of the comparative income statement of Sherman,Inc.(Round to one decimal place. )Use a multi-step income statement.

Recognize the relationship between a firm's operational decisions in the short and long run.

Identify the characteristics of different types of cost curves.

Distinguish between constant, increasing, and decreasing returns to scale.

Assess the impact of firm size on production and costs.

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