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Our Explanation of Income Statement helps you learn the most important features of a corporation's income statement (also known as the statement of operations or profit and loss statement). We provide more understanding for revenues and expenses, as well as optional formats for presenting the amounts.

Part 1Introduction to Income Statement
Part 2Accrual Method of Accounting
Part 3Example of an Income Statement
Part 4Components of the Income Statement
Part 5How Net Income Affects Stockholders' Equity, Statement of Comprehensive Income, How Other Comprehensive Income Affects Stockholders' Equity, Additional Information Regarding the Income Statement, Income Statements That Remain Inside the Company
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This visual tutorial for the topic Income Statement presents the key components and formats used on a corporation's income statement (which is also known as the statement of operations or profit and loss statement). The accrual method of accounting is explained and used throughout.

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Our financial statements videos will help you learn and review the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows. This video training consists of 14 videos of approximately 10 minutes each.

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Review our Sample Business Forms

Ten of our business forms provide assistance in preparing the income statement. Some of the forms are for retailers and wholesalers, some for service businesses, and some for a manufacturer. All of our business forms contain an Excel template, a blank PDF form, and a filled-in PDF form.

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Our Income Statement Cheat Sheet presents the key components and formats used on a corporation's income statement (also known as the statement of operations or profit and loss statement).

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This graded 40-question test measures your understanding of the topic Income Statement. Discover which concepts you need to study further and enhance your long-term retention. All of our quick tests can be taken online and/or printed.

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This graded 30-question test provides coaching to guide you to the correct answers. Use our coaching to learn the WHY behind each answer and deepen your understanding of the topic Income Statement.

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Passing this certificate exam will indicate that you have a solid understanding of the components of the income statement. As a result of your studying, you will stand out from others who are limited to citing the bottom-line amount. With additional knowledge you can make constructive suggestions to improve the profits of your business.

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