Profit and loss accounts Flashcards

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What is the difference between a balance sheet and a profit and loss account?

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A balance sheet is a financial snapshot at one given time showing the financial position of the company

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What is a profit and loss account?

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A profit and loss shows a companies revenue and expenses over a period of time, normally a year, it shows whether a business has made a profit or loss in that period.

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