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What is the primary purpose of a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement?
What is the primary purpose of a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement?
- To track the amount of profit after subtracting all costs from revenue (correct)
- To list the company's assets and liabilities
- To calculate the company's market share
- To provide a snapshot of the company's cash flow
Which financial statements are considered the main trio in business accounting?
Which financial statements are considered the main trio in business accounting?
- Income statement, trial balance, and equity statement
- Statement of cash flows, retained earnings statement, and income statement
- Balance sheet, income statement, and trial balance
- Profit and Loss (P&L), balance sheet, and cash flow statement (correct)
What term is used to refer to profit in a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement?
What term is used to refer to profit in a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement?
- Operating expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Gross revenue
- Net income (correct)
How often is a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement typically prepared?
How often is a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement typically prepared?
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What does the 'bottom line' in a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement represent?
What does the 'bottom line' in a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement represent?
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Study Notes
Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement
- The primary purpose of a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement is to provide a summary of a company's revenues, costs, and expenses over a specific period of time.
Financial Statements
- The main trio in business accounting consists of the Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and Profit and Loss (P&L) statement.
Profit Terminology
- In a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement, profit is referred to as Net Income or Net Profit.
Frequency of Preparation
- A Profit and Loss (P&L) statement is typically prepared on a quarterly or annual basis.
'Bottom Line'
- The 'bottom line' in a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement represents the company's Net Income or Net Profit, which is the profit left after deducting all expenses from revenues.
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