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Question
Distinguish between a Trading Account and a Profit and Loss Account.
Solution
| S. No. | Basis of Distinction | Trading Account | Profit and Loss Account |
| 1. | Purpose | To ascertain the Gross Profit. | To ascertain the Net Profit. |
| 2. | Sequence | Prepared before the Profit and Loss Account. | Prepared after the Trading Account. |
| 3. | Main contents | Contains opening stock, closing stock, purchases and sales, wages, etc. | Contains Gross Profit, office expenses Salaries, insurance, discounts, etc. |
| 4. | Transfer of balance | Its balance is transferred to the Profit and Loss Account. | Its balance is transferred to the Balance Sheet. |
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