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It summarises both [[Operating Activity]] and [[Non-Operating Activity]] income and expenses and these can be directly compared with previous [[Accounting Period|Accounting Periods]].
It summarises both [[Operating Activity]] and [[Non-Operating Activity]] income and expenses and these can be directly compared with previous [[Accounting Period|Accounting Periods]].
This report may be used to calculate:
* Gross Profit.
* Operating Profit.
* ROE - return on equity.
* ROA - return on assets.
* EBIT - earnings before interest and taxes.
* EBITDA - and earnings before interest taxes and amortisation.

Revision as of 09:18, 21 April 2017

The Profit and Loss Report is an income statement for the business for a specific reporting Accounting Period. By contrast, the Balance Sheet Report is for a specific point in time.

The report is the total of all Profit and Loss Accounts from the start to end of the Accounting Period and shows:

This report is primarily used to determine the profitability of the business.

It summarises both Operating Activity and Non-Operating Activity income and expenses and these can be directly compared with previous Accounting Periods.

This report may be used to calculate:

  • Gross Profit.
  • Operating Profit.
  • ROE - return on equity.
  • ROA - return on assets.
  • EBIT - earnings before interest and taxes.
  • EBITDA - and earnings before interest taxes and amortisation.