Worksheet: Statement of Comprehensive Income (Level 3)

Worksheet: Statement of Comprehensive Income (Level 3)

Learning Objective

  • To understand the structure, purpose, and preparation of a Statement of Comprehensive Income (SCI), including calculating gross profit, operating profit, and profit for the year.

1. Key Terms (Fill in the blanks)

  • Revenue is the total income generated from the sale of goods or services before any costs or expenses are deducted.

  • Cost of Sales refers to the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company. This includes costs such as materials and labor directly used in the commission of the product.

  • Gross Profit is calculated as Revenue - Cost of Sales. It represents the profit a company makes after deducting the costs associated with making and selling its products.

  • Operating Expenses are the costs required to run a company that are not directly tied to producing a product or service, such as rent, utilities, and salaries.

  • Profit for the Year is the final profit after all expenses, including operating expenses, interest, and taxes, have been deducted from total revenue. It is an indicator of a company's overall profitability.

2. Multiple Choice Questions

  1. The Statement of Comprehensive Income shows:

    • a) Assets and liabilities

    • b) Income and expenses over a period

    • c) Cash inflows and outflows

    • d) Owner's equity only

  2. Gross profit is calculated by:

    • a) Revenue - Operating Expenses

    • b) Revenue - Cost of Sales

    • c) Operating Profit - Expenses

    • d) Profit for the year + Tax

  3. Operating profit is:

    • a) Gross Profit - Operating Expenses

    • b) Revenue - Expenses

    • c) Profit after interest

    • d) Profit before revenue

3. Short Calculation Questions

Question 1
  • A business has the following information:

    • Revenue: £85,000

    • Cost of Sales: £52,000

  • Calculate the Gross Profit:

    • Gross Profit = Revenue - Cost of Sales

    • Gross Profit = £85,000 - £52,000 = £33,000

Question 2
  • Given:

    • Gross Profit: £33,000

    • Operating Expenses: £18,000

  • Calculate Operating Profit:

    • Operating Profit = Gross Profit - Operating Expenses

    • Operating Profit = £33,000 - £18,000 = £15,000

Question 3
  • Given:

    • Operating Profit: £15,000

    • Interest Payable: £1,200

    • Tax Expense: £2,500

  • Calculate Profit for the Year:

    • Profit for the Year = Operating Profit - Interest Payable - Tax Expense

    • Profit for the Year = £15,000 - £1,200 - £2,500 = £11,300

4. Structured Question: Prepare a Statement of Comprehensive Income

Use the following information for Jade Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2024:
  • Revenue: £120,000

  • Cost of Sales: £72,000

  • Distribution Costs: £8,000

  • Administrative Expenses: £14,500

  • Finance Costs (interest): £1,000

  • Tax Expense: £4,500

Required: Prepare a Statement of Comprehensive Income for Jade Ltd.
  1. Revenue: £120,000

  2. Cost of Sales: £72,000

  3. Gross Profit: £120,000 - £72,000 = £48,000

  4. Distribution Costs: £8,000

  5. Administrative Expenses: £14,500

  6. Operating Profit: £48,000 - £8,000 - £14,500 = £25,500

  7. Finance Costs: £1,000

  8. Profit Before Tax: £25,500 - £1,000 = £24,500

  9. Tax Expense: £4,500

  10. Profit for the Year: £24,500 - £4,500 = £20,000

5. Extension Task (Challenge)

Explain two reasons why the Statement of Comprehensive Income is useful to:
  • a) Managers:

    • Managers use the Statement of Comprehensive Income to assess the company's financial performance over a specific period. It allows them to identify areas of profitability and those requiring cost management or improvement.

    • This statement also enables managers to make informed decisions about budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning based on revenue trends and operating expenses.

  • b) Investors:

    • Investors utilize the Statement of Comprehensive Income to evaluate the company's ability to generate profit and assess the sustainability of earnings. This helps them determine the potential return on their investment.

    • Additionally, this statement provides insights into future growth potential and the overall financial health of the company, which influences investment decisions and share price evaluations.