| Using this Profit & Loss Statement |
| This profit & loss statement contains a list of suggested profit items and expenses a typical business may have. You can edit these items by removing or adding rows and typing in your own items. Don’t forget to enter the financial year at the top of the statement. |
| Please note: This statement assumes all figures are GST inclusive. |
| Formulas |
| When you add your figures, the sheet will automatically calculate your totals and net profit at the bottom. If you are adding or removing rows please double-check your figures to ensure the calculations have been preserved. |
| Calculations |
| Gross profit/net sales equals | Sales minus cost of goods sold minus any other expenses related to the production of a good or service. |
| Net profit equals | Gross profit/net sales minus Total expenses. |
| This profit & loss statement is intended as a GUIDE ONLY and DOES NOT constitute financial advice, please verify and discuss your financial statements with a qualified accountant, solicitor or financial advisor. |
| | This profit & loss statement has been developed by business.gov.au, located within the Department of Industry.
Copies of the latest version of this spreadsheet can be downloaded from www.business.gov.au.
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