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| − | An income statement is | + | ==What is an Income Statement in Business?== |
| + | An '''income statement''' (also called a profit and loss statement or P&L statement) is a financial document that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period of time, such as a month or a year. It is used to understand the company's financial performance and determine whether it is making a profit or a loss. | ||
| + | The income statement typically includes three main categories: revenues, which are the money that the company receives from selling its products or services; expenses, which are the costs associated with running the business, such as salaries, rent, and supplies; and net income, which is the difference between revenues and expenses. If revenues are greater than expenses, the company has a net profit. If expenses are greater than revenues, the company has a net loss. | ||
| + | An income statement is an important tool for understanding a company's financial performance and making informed business decisions. It is often used by investors, analysts, and management to evaluate the company's profitability and financial health. | ||
| − | + | So, an income statement is a financial document that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period of time, and it is used to understand the company's financial performance and determine whether it is making a profit or a loss. | |
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| + | An income statement is one of the three major financial statements that report a company's financial performance over a specific accounting period. | ||
| − | + | ==See Also== | |
| − | + | *[[Above the Line]] | |
| − | == | + | *[[Profit]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:35, 17 July 2023
What is an Income Statement in Business?
An income statement (also called a profit and loss statement or P&L statement) is a financial document that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period of time, such as a month or a year. It is used to understand the company's financial performance and determine whether it is making a profit or a loss.
The income statement typically includes three main categories: revenues, which are the money that the company receives from selling its products or services; expenses, which are the costs associated with running the business, such as salaries, rent, and supplies; and net income, which is the difference between revenues and expenses. If revenues are greater than expenses, the company has a net profit. If expenses are greater than revenues, the company has a net loss.
An income statement is an important tool for understanding a company's financial performance and making informed business decisions. It is often used by investors, analysts, and management to evaluate the company's profitability and financial health.
So, an income statement is a financial document that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period of time, and it is used to understand the company's financial performance and determine whether it is making a profit or a loss.
An income statement is one of the three major financial statements that report a company's financial performance over a specific accounting period.