The following incorrect income statement was prepared by the accountant of the Axel Corporation: ...

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The following incorrect income statement was prepared by the accountant of the Axel Corporation:

AXEL CORPORATION Income Statement For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
Revenues and gains:
Sales $ 780,000
Interest and dividends 51,000
Gain on sale of investments 98,000
Total revenues and gains 929,000
Expenses and losses:
Cost of goods sold $ 420,000
Selling expenses 78,000
Administrative expenses 98,000
Interest 45,000
Restructuring costs 74,000
Income taxes 85,600
Total expenses and losses 800,600
Net Income $ 128,400
Earnings per share $ 1.28

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Prepare a multiple-step income statement for 2016 applying generally accepted accounting principles. The income tax rate is 40%. (Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign. Round EPS answers to 2 decimal places.)

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