The primary purpose of preparing a Profit and Loss Account is to find out: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The primary purpose of preparing a Profit and Loss Account is to find out:
A. Net Profit or Net Loss
B. Gross Profit
C. Financial Position
D. Total Assets
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The P&L account deduces all indirect expenses from the gross profit to ascertain the final Net Profit or Loss for the period.

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