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Motorola presented these consolidated statements of operations for the years 1996, 1997, and 1998.

Consolidated Statements of Operations (In millions, except per share amounts)

Motorola, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Years ended December 31

1998

1997

1996

Net sales

$29,398

$29,794

$27,973

Costs and expenses

Manufacturing and other costs of sales

20,886

20,003

18,990

Selling, general and administrative expenses

5,493

5,188

4,715

Restructuring and other charges

1,980

327

Depreciation expense

2,197

2,329

2,308

Interest expense, net

216

131

185

Total costs and expenses

30,772

27,978

26,198

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

(1,374)

1,816

1,775

Income tax provision (benefit)

(412)

636

621

Net earnings (loss)

$ (962)

$1,180

$1,154

Required a.Does it appear that there is 100% ownership in all consolidated subsidiaries? Discuss.

b. If a subsidiary were not consolidated but rather accounted for using the equity method, would this change net income? Explain.

c. Present a multiple step income statement.

d. Determine the net income for each year with the nonrecurring items excluded.