Accounting Period
The accounting period refers to the timespan, usually a one year period, in which a company produces a set of accounts. This will involve income, expenses and profits. The two main statements are
- A profit and loss account - Income vs Expenditure showing net profit (loss)
- Balance Sheet - A list of the liabilities and assets of a firm
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