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Distinguish between Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet on any six basis.

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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