A profit and loss statement (P&L) is a summary of income and expenses for your business.
The P&L will inform you whether your business made or lost money for the month under review.
Example profit and loss statement
| Total revenue | $ | 1,000,000 | 100% | |
| Less | Cost of Goods Sold | $ | 426,200 | 42.6% |
| Gross Profit | $ | 573,800 | 57.4% | |
| Less | Expenses | |||
| Accounting and legal fees | $ | 11,700 | ||
| Advertising | $ | 15,000 | ||
| Depreciation | $ | 38,000 | ||
| Electricity | $ | 2,700 | ||
| Insurance | $ | 15,200 | ||
| Interest and bank charges | $ | 27,300 | ||
| Postage | $ | 1,500 | ||
| Printing and stationery | $ | 8,700 | ||
| Professional memberships | $ | 1,800 | ||
| Rent for premises | $ | 74,300 | ||
| Repairs and maintenance | $ | 21,100 | ||
| Training | $ | 6,900 | ||
| Vehicle operating costs | $ | 20,000 | ||
| Wages and salaries | $ | 223,500 | ||
| Workers compensation | $ | 6,500 | ||
| All other expenses | $ | 14,100 | ||
| Less | Total Expenses | $ | 488,300 | 48.8% |
| Equals | Net Profit | $ | 85,500 | 8.6% |
