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Purpose of AssignmentThe purpose of this assignment is to help you become familiar with the parts of the multiple‐step income statement. Assignment StepsResources: Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision MakingScenario: An inexperienced accountant prepared this condensed income statement for Simon Company, a retail firm that has been in business for a number of years.As an experienced, knowledgeable accountant, you review the statement and determine the following facts:Net sales consist of: sales $911,000, less freight-out on merchandise sold $33,000, and sales returns and allowances $28,000.Other revenues consist of sales discounts $18,000 and rent revenue $4,000.Selling expenses consist of salespersons’ salaries $80,000, depreciation on equipment $10,000, advertising $13,000, and sales commissions $6,000.  The commissions represent commissions paid. At December 21, $3,000 of commissions have been earned by salespersons but have not been paid.  All compensation should be recorded as Salaries and Wages Expense.Administrative expenses consist of office salaries $47,000, dividends $18,000, utilities $12,000, interest expense $2,000, and rent expense $24,000, which includes prepayments totaling ,000 for the first quarter of 2018. Prepare a detailed multi-step income statement with a brief explanation of 700 words. Assume a 25% tax rate.Show your work on the Excel® spreadsheet and submit with your explanation.