Distinguish between the income statement of a service company and a merchandising company. Identify at least two critical items of a multistep income statement of a merchandising company that are useful to creditors. Provide a rationale for your response.
A 7-year-old boy has a one-week history of leg pains.
A 7-year-old boy has a one-week history of leg pains. He wakes up at night and cries because his legs hurt; however, during the day, he feels fine with no pain and no movement limitations. He has no history of trauma, fever, or joint swelling. The family history is