Berry Company reported the following on the company's income statement in two recent years: Current Prior Year Year $ 320,000 $ 300,000 Interest expense Income before income tax expense 3,200,000 3,600,000 (Continued) a. Determine the times interest earned ratio for the current year and the prior year. Round to one decimal place. b. Is the number of times interest charges are earned improving or declining?

Berry Company reported the following on the company's income statement in two recent years: Current Prior Year Year $ 320,000 $ 300,000 Interest expense Income before income tax expense 3,200,000 3,600,000 (Continued) a. Determine the times interest earned ratio for the current year and the prior year. Round to one decimal place. b. Is the number of times interest charges are earned improving or declining?

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Chapter5: The Income Statement And The Statement Of Cash Flows

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2RE: Refer to RE5-1. Prepare a single-step income statement for Brandt Corporation for the current year.

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