PE 2-8A Horizontal analysis

Two income statements for Fuller Company follow:

Fuller Company 
Income Statements 
For Years Ended December 31

                                          2019 | 2018
Fees earned               $680,000 | $850,000
Operating expenses     541,875 |  637,500
Net income                 $138,125 | $212,500

Prepare a horizontal analysis of Fuller Company’s income statements.


Answer:
FULLER COMPANY
Income Statements
For Years Ended December 31
2019 2018 Amount Percent
Fees earned $680,000 $850,000 $(170,000) –20.0%
Operating expenses 541,875 637,500 (95,625) –15.0%

Net income $138,125 $212,500 $ (74,375) –35.0%