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Distinguish between Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet on any six basis. |
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Answer» Profit and loss account : 1) Meaning -Profit and loss account is the statement which shows the all indirect expenses incurred and indirect revenue earned during the particular period. 2) Object - It is prepared to know the Net profit or Loss of the business for a particular period. 3) Accounts Included -It includes only one type of accounts. i.e. Nominal account. 4) Gross Profit/ Loss -Profit and loss account does provide information about Gross Profit/loss for the year. Balance sheet : 1) Meaning - The Balance sheet is the statement showing the assets and Liabilities/capital of the business at the end particular accounting period. 2) Object - It is prepared to show the true or fair financial position of an entity. 3) Accounts Included - It includes only two type of accounts. i.e. Real and Personal accounts 4) Gross Profit/ Loss -Balance Sheet does not provide information about Gross Profit/loss for the year. |
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