What is a major advantage of multiple-step income statement

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Problem

On October 31, 2016, the balances of the accounts appearing in the ledger of Prestige Furnishings Company, a furniture wholesaler, are as follows:

Accumulated Depreciation-Building $740,950
Administrative Expenses 544,400
Building 2,512,350
Cash 180,950
Common Stock 308,900
Cost of Merchandise Sold 3,868,600
Dividends 173,150
Interest Expense 10,000
Merchandise Inventory 970,850
Notes Payable 240,500
Office Supplies 19,300
Retained Earnings 1,252,400
Salaries Payable 8,100
Sales 6,219,100
Selling Expenses 704,600
Store Supplies 92,100

Required:

A. Prepare a multiple-step income statement for the year ended October 31, 2016. Be sure to complete the statement heading. Refer to the information given in the exercise and to the list of Labels and Amount Descriptions provided for the exact wording of the answer choices for text entries. A colon (:) will automatically appear if it is required. In the Other income and expenses section only, enter amounts that represent other expenses as negative numbers using a minus sign.

B. What is a major advantage of the multiple-step income statement over the single-step income statement?

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