Chapter 9, Problem 9.17E

To determine

Concept Introduction:

Single-Step Format: The format of income statement in which a single subtraction is used to ascertain net income refers to single-step format. The usage of single-step income statement format is beneficial for small scale business firms that helps in record-keeping task easier.

Multi-Step Format: The format of income statement in which more than one subtraction is required to ascertain net income refers to multi-step format. Multi-step format is divided into two main sections of operating and non-operating sections. The usage of multi-step format is beneficial for large companies where comparisons with peers is required.

Requirement a:

The format used by the Campbell Soup Company in reporting and explanation for using the preferred format.

To determine

Concept Introduction:

Basic earnings per share: The net profit or loss of the reporting period available with the company for the outstanding payment to common stockholder's of the company. The net income earned or available to each common stockholder can be determined by using this financial ratio.

Diluted earnings per share: The ratio that measures the earning made on each share of a company in assumption that all the convertible securities were duly exercised refers to diluted earnings per share.

Requirement b:

The purpose of disclosure of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share data