What is purpose of Profit and loss account ?

What is purpose of Profit and loss account ?

Nielgrey Trainee Asked on November 1, 2014 in Accounting.
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As the name indicates the profit and loss statement (also known as a statement of financial performance or an income statement) measures the profit or loss of a business over a specified period. Profit & Loss account is prepared to know the results of transactions over  a specified period.

CA Ritika Mittal Accountant Answered on November 3, 2014.
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