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Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

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