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Schedule III (Part II) – Format of Statement of Profit & Loss

Introduction

The Statement of Profit and Loss shows the financial performance of the company. It lists Revenues and Expenses to arrive at Profit After Tax (PAT).


1. The Format

Note No.ParticularsFigures for Current PeriodFigures for Prev Period
I.Revenue from Operations(Amount)(Amount)
II.Other Income(Amount)(Amount)
III.Total Revenue (I + II)(Total)(Total)
IV.Expenses:
(a) Cost of materials consumed(Amount)(Amount)
(b) Purchases of Stock-in-Trade(Amount)(Amount)
(c) Changes in inventories of FG, WIP, Stock(Amount)(Amount)
(d) Employee Benefits Expense(Amount)(Amount)
(e) Finance Costs(Amount)(Amount)
(f) Depreciation and Amortization(Amount)(Amount)
(g) Other Expenses(Amount)(Amount)
Total Expenses(Total)(Total)
V.Profit before Exceptional Items and Tax (III - IV)(Amount)(Amount)
VI.Exceptional Items(Amount)(Amount)
VII.Profit Before Tax (V - VI)(Amount)(Amount)
VIII.Tax Expense:
(1) Current Tax(Amount)(Amount)
(2) Deferred Tax(Amount)(Amount)
IX.Profit (Loss) for the period (VII - VIII)(Amount)(Amount)
X.Earnings Per Share:
(1) Basic(Amount)(Amount)
(2) Diluted(Amount)(Amount)

2. Key Classifications

A. Revenue from Operations

  • Sale of products/services + Other Operating Revenues (Scrap sale).
  • Excise Duty is shown as an expense or deducted (depending on accounting policy), usually Net Sales is taken.

B. Cost of Materials Consumed

  • Opening Stock of Raw Material + Purchases - Closing Stock of Raw Material.

C. Changes in Inventories

  • (Opening Stock - Closing Stock) of Finished Goods, WIP, and Stock-in-Trade.
  • Note: Positive figure if Op > Cl. Negative if Cl > Op.

D. Employee Benefits Expense

  • Salaries, Wages, PF Contribution, Staff Welfare, Gratuity.

E. Finance Costs

  • Interest Expense, Borrowing Costs, Processing Fees.

F. Depreciation & Amortization

  • Depreciation on Tangible Assets.
  • Amortization of Intangible Assets.

G. Other Expenses

  • Consumption of Stores, Power & Fuel, Rent, Repairs, Insurance, Audit Fees.

Exam Notes: Writing the Answer

Question: "Where is 'Interest on Debentures' shown?" (2 Marks)

Answer: Under the head Expenses -> Subhead Finance Costs.

Question: "How is 'Sale of Scrap' treated?"

Answer: Included in Revenue from Operations (Other Operating Revenue).

Question: "Where is 'Gain on Sale of Fixed Asset' shown?"

Answer: Under Other Income.


Summary

  • Structure: Revenue - Expenses = PBT - Tax = PAT.
  • Inventory Change: Strictly (Opening - Closing).
  • EPS: Must be shown on the face of SPL.

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