Profit and Loss Account

Definition

The second part of the final accounts that records all indirect incomes and indirect expenses to determine the Net Profit or Net Loss for the accounting period. It starts with Gross Profit from the Trading Account.

Example

"After recording office rent, salaries, and depreciation as expenses against Gross Profit, the firm derives a Net Profit of ₹80,000."

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