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An income statement or profit and loss (P&L) account[1] (also referred to as a profit and loss statement, statement of profit and loss, revenue statement, statement of financial performance, earnings statement, statement of earnings, operating statement, or statement of operations)[2] is one of the financial statements of a company and shows the company's revenues and expenses during a particular period.[1]

It indicates how the revenues (also known as the “top line”) are transformed into the net income or net profit (the result after all revenues and expenses have been accounted for). The purpose of the income statement is to show managers and investors whether the company made money (profit) or lost money (loss) during the period being reported.

An income statement represents a period of time (as does the cash flow statement). This contrasts with the balance sheet, which represents a single moment in time.

Charitable organizations that are required to publish financial statements do not produce an income statement. Instead, they produce a similar statement that reflects funding sources compared against program expenses, administrative costs, and other operating commitments. This statement is commonly referred to as the statement of activities.[3] Revenues and expenses are further categorized in the statement of activities by the donor restrictions on the funds received and expended.

The income statement can be prepared in one of two methods.[4] The Single Step income statement totals revenues and subtracts expenses to find the bottom line. The Multi-Step income statement takes several steps to find the bottom line: starting with the gross profit, then calculating operating expenses. Then when deducted from the gross profit, yields income from operations.

Adding to income from operations is the difference of other revenues and other expenses. When combined with income from operations, this yields income before taxes. The final step is to deduct taxes, which finally produces the net income for the period measured.[5]

Usefulness and limitations of income statement

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Income statements may help investors and creditors determine the past financial performance of the enterprise, predict the future performance, and assess the capability of generating future cash flows using the report of income and expenses. It is very important for the business.

However, information of an income statement has several limitations:

  • Items that might be relevant but cannot be reliably measured are not reported (e.g., brand recognition and loyalty).
  • Some numbers depend on accounting methods used (e.g., using FIFO or LIFO accounting to measure inventory level).
  • Some numbers depend on judgments and estimates (e.g., depreciation expense depends on estimated useful life and salvage value).
                - INCOME STATEMENT GREENHARBOR LLC -
                 For the year ended DECEMBER 31 2010
  
                                               €          €
                                             Debit     Credit
Revenues
GROSS REVENUES (including INTEREST income)             296,397
                                                      --------
Expenses:
  ADVERTISING                                6,300
  BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES                      144
  BOOKKEEPING                                2,350
  SUBCONTRACTORS                            88,000
  ENTERTAINMENT                              5,550
  INSURANCE                                    750
  LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES              1,575
  LICENSES                                     632
  PRINTING, POSTAGE & STATIONERY               320
  RENT                                      13,000
  MATERIALS                                 74,400
  TELEPHONE                                  1,000
  UTILITIES                                  1,494
                                                       --------
      TOTAL EXPENSES                                   (195,515)
                                                       --------
NET INCOME                                              100,882

Guidelines for statements of comprehensive income and income statements of business entities are formulated by the International Accounting Standards Board and numerous country-specific organizations, for example the FASB in the U.S..

Names and usage of different accounts in the income statement depend on the type of organization, industry practices and the requirements of different jurisdictions.

If applicable to the business, summary values for the following items should be included in the income statement:[6]

Operating section

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  • Revenue - Cash inflows or other enhancements of assets (including accounts receivable) of an entity during a period from delivering or producing goods, rendering services, or other activities that constitute the entity's ongoing major operations. It is usually presented as sales minus sales discounts, returns, and allowances. Every time a business sells a product or performs a service, it obtains revenue. This often is referred to as gross revenue or sales revenue.[7]
  • Expenses - Cash outflows or other using-up of assets or incurrence of liabilities (including accounts payable) during a period from delivering or producing goods, rendering services, or carrying out other activities that constitute the entity's ongoing major operations.
    • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) / Cost of Sales - represents the direct costs attributable to goods produced and sold by a business (manufacturing or merchandizing). It includes material costs, direct labour, and overhead costs (as in absorption costing), and excludes operating costs (period costs) such as selling, administrative, advertising or R&D, etc.
    • Selling, General and Administrative expenses (SG&A or SGA) - consist of the combined payroll costs. SGA is usually understood as a major portion of non-production related costs, in contrast to production costs such as direct labour.
      • Selling expenses - represent expenses needed to sell products (e.g., salaries of sales people, commissions and travel expenses, advertising, freight, shipping, depreciation of sales store buildings and equipment, etc.).
      • General and Administrative (G&A) expenses - represent expenses to manage the business (salaries of officers / executives, legal and professional fees, utilities, insurance, depreciation of office building and equipment, office rents, office supplies, etc.).
    • Depreciation / amortisation - the charge with respect to fixed assets / intangible assets that have been capitalised on the balance sheet for a specific (accounting) period. It is a systematic and rational allocation of cost rather than the recognition of market value decrement.
    • Research & Development (R&D) expenses - represent expenses included in research and development.

Expenses recognised in the income statement should be analysed either by nature (raw materials, transport costs, staffing costs, depreciation, employee benefit etc.) or by function (cost of sales, selling, administrative, etc.). (IAS 1.99) If an entity categorises by function, then additional information on the nature of expenses, at least, – depreciation, amortisation and employee benefits expense – must be disclosed. (IAS 1.104) The major exclusive of costs of goods sold, are classified as operating expenses. These represent the resources expended, except for inventory purchases, in generating the revenue for the period. Expenses often are divided into two broad sub classifications selling expenses and administrative expenses.[7]

Non-operating section

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  • Other revenues or gains - revenues and gains from other than primary business activities (e.g., rent, income from patents, goodwill). It also includes unusual gains that are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (e.g., gain from sale of securities or gain from disposal of fixed assets)
  • Other expenses or losses - expenses or losses not related to primary business operations, (e.g., foreign exchange loss).
  • Finance costs - costs of borrowing from various creditors (e.g., interest expenses, bank charges).
  • Income tax expense - sum of the amount of tax payable to tax authorities in the current reporting period (current tax liabilities/ tax payable) and the amount of deferred tax liabilities (or assets).

Irregular items

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<They are reported separately because this way users can better predict future cash flows - irregular items most likely will not recur. These are reported net of taxes.

  • Discontinued operations is the most common type of irregular items. Shifting business location(s), stopping production temporarily, or changes due to technological improvement do not qualify as discontinued operations. Discontinued operations must be shown separately.

Cumulative effect of changes in accounting policies (principles) is the difference between the book value of the affected assets (or liabilities) under the old policy (principle) and what the book value would have been if the new principle had been applied in the prior periods. For example, valuation of inventories using LIFO instead of weighted average method. The changes should be applied retrospectively and shown as adjustments to the beginning balance of affected components in Equity. All comparative financial statements should be restated. (IAS 8)

However, changes in estimates (e.g., estimated useful life of a fixed asset) only requires prospective changes. (IAS 8)

No items may be presented in the income statement as extraordinary items under IFRS regulations or (as of ASU No. 2015-01[8]) under US GAAP. Extraordinary items are both unusual (abnormal) and infrequent, for example, unexpected natural disaster, expropriation, prohibitions under new regulations. [Note: natural disaster might not qualify depending on location (e.g., frost damage would not qualify in Canada but would in the tropics).]

Additional items may be needed to fairly present the entity's results of operations. (IAS 1.85)

Disclosures

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Certain items must be disclosed separately in the notes (or the statement of comprehensive income), if material, including:[6] (IAS 1.98)

  • Write-downs of inventories to net realisable value or of property, plant and equipment to recoverable amount, as well as reversals of such write-downs
  • Restructurings of the activities of an entity and reversals of any provisions for the costs of restructuring
  • Disposals of items of property, plant and equipment
  • Disposals of investments
  • Discontinued operations
  • Litigation settlements
  • Other reversals of provisions

Earnings per share

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Because of its importance, earnings per share (EPS) are required to be disclosed on the face of the income statement. A company which reports any of the irregular items must also report EPS for these items either in the statement or in the notes.

There are two forms of EPS reported:

  • Basic: in this case “weighted average of shares outstanding” includes only actual stocks outstanding.
  • Diluted: in this case “weighted average of shares outstanding” is calculated as if all stock options, warrants, convertible bonds, and other securities that could be transformed into shares are transformed. This increases the number of shares and so EPS decreases. Diluted EPS is considered to be a more reliable way to measure EPS.

Sample income statement

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The following income statement is a very brief example prepared in accordance with IFRS. It does not show all possible kinds of accounts, but it shows the most usual ones. Differences between IFRS and US GAAP would affect the interpretation of the following sample income statements. 

Fitness Equipment Limited
                                  INCOME STATEMENTS
                                    (in millions)

  Year Ended March 31,                         2019          2020           2021
 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Revenue                                  £14,580.2      £11,900.4      £8,290.3
  Cost of sales                             (6,740.2)      (5,650.1)     (4,524.2)
                                         -------------   ------------  ------------
  Gross profit                               7,840.0        6,250.3       3,766.1  
                                         -------------   ------------  ------------

  SGA expenses                              (3,624.6)      (3,296.3)     (3,034.0)
                                         -------------   ------------  ------------
  Operating profit                          4,215.4       2,954.0        732.1  
                                         -------------   ------------  ------------

  Gains from disposal of fixed assets           46.3            -             -
  Interest expense                            (119.7)        (124.1)       (142.8)
                                         -------------   ------------  ------------
  Profit before tax                          4,142.0        2,829.9         589.3
                                         -------------   ------------  ------------

  Income tax expense                        (1,656.8)      (1,132.0)       (235.7)
                                         -------------   ------------  ------------
  Profit (or loss) for the year           £  2,485.2     £  1,697.9     £   353.6  
DEXTERITY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                             CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                        (In millions)

  Year Ended December 31,                                     2019         2020         2021
 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Revenue                                                  36,525.9   29,827.6   21,186.8
  Cost of sales                                            (18,545.8)   (15,858.8)   (11,745.5)
                                                         -----------  -----------  ------------
  Gross profit                                              17,980.1     13,968.8      9,441.3  
                                                         -----------  -----------  ------------

  Operating expenses:
    Selling, general and administrative expenses           (4,142.1)    (3,732.3)     (3,498.6)
    Depreciation                                             (602.4)      (584.5)       (562.3)
    Amortisation                                             (209.9)      (141.9)       (111.8)
    Impairment loss                                       (17,997.1)          —            —
                                                         -----------  -----------  ------------
  Total operating expenses                                (22,951.5)    (4,458.7)     (4,172.7)
                                                         -----------  -----------  ------------
  Operating profit (or loss)                              (-4,971.4)    9,510.1      5,268.6   
                                                         -----------  -----------  ------------

  Interest income                                              25.3         11.7         12.0
  Interest expense                                           (718.9)      (742.9)      (799.1)
                                                         -----------  -----------  ------------
  Profit (or loss) from continuing operations
   before tax, share of profit (or loss) from
   associates and non-controlling interest                (5,665.0)    8,778.9     4,481.5   
                                                         -----------  -----------  ------------

  Income tax expense                                       (1,678.6)    (3,510.5)    (1,789.9)
  Profit (or loss) from associates, net of tax                (20.8)         0.1        (37.3)
  Profit (or loss) from non-controlling interest,
   net of tax                                                  (5.1)        (4.7)        (3.3)
                                                         -----------  -----------  ------------
  Profit (or loss) from continuing operations             (7,348.7)    5,263.8     2,651.0  
                                                         -----------  -----------  ------------

  Profit (or loss) from discontinued operations,
   net of tax                                              (1,090.3)      (802.4)       164.6
                                                         -----------  -----------  ------------
  Profit (or loss) for the year                           (8,439)    4,461.4     2,486.4

Bottom line

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“Bottom line” is the net income that is calculated after subtracting the expenses from revenue. Since this forms the last line of the income statement, it is informally called “bottom line.” It is important to investors as it represents the profit for the year attributable to the shareholders.

After revision to IAS 1 in 2003, the Standard is now using profit or loss for the year rather than net profit or loss or net income as the descriptive term for the bottom line of the income statement.

Requirements of IFRS

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On 6 September 2007, the International Accounting Standards Board issued a revised IAS 1: Presentation of Financial Statements, which is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009.

A business entity adopting IFRS must include:

  • a statement of comprehensive income or
  • two separate statements comprising:
  1. an income statement displaying components of profit or loss and
  2. a statement of comprehensive income that begins with profit or loss (bottom line of the income statement) and displays the items of other comprehensive income for the reporting period. (IAS1.81)

All non-owner changes in equity (i.e., comprehensive income) shall be presented either in the statement of comprehensive income or in a separate income statement and a statement of comprehensive income. Components of comprehensive income may not be presented in the statement of changes in equity.

Comprehensive income for a period includes profit or loss (net income) for that period and other comprehensive income recognised in that period.

All items of income and expense recognised in a period must be included in profit or loss unless a Standard or an Interpretation requires otherwise. (IAS 1.88) Some IFRSs require or permit that some components to be excluded from profit or loss and instead to be included in other comprehensive income. (IAS 1.89)

Items and disclosures

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The statement of comprehensive income should include:[6] (IAS 1.82)

  1. Revenue
  2. Finance costs (including interest expenses)
  3. Share of the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method
  4. Tax expense
  5. A single amount comprising the total of (1) the post-tax profit or loss of discontinued operations and (2) the post-tax gain or loss recognised on the disposal of the assets or disposal group(s) constituting the discontinued operation
  6. Profit or loss
  7. Each component of other comprehensive income classified by nature
  8. Share of the other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method
  9. Total comprehensive income

The following items must also be disclosed in the statement of comprehensive income as allocations for the period: (IAS 1.83)

  • Profit or loss for the period attributable to non-controlling interests and owners of the parent
  • Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests and owners of the parent

No items may be presented in the statement of comprehensive income (or in the income statement, if separately presented) or in the notes as extraordinary items.

See also

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References

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An income statement, also known as a profit and loss statement or statement of financial performance, is a primary financial statement that reports an entity's financial results over a specific accounting period by summarizing its revenues, expenses, gains, and losses to arrive at net income or loss. Under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as outlined in the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Conceptual Framework, the income statement presents comprehensive income, defined as the change in equity (net assets) during a period arising from nonowner sources, including inflows from ongoing major operations (revenues) and outflows from those operations (expenses), as well as gains and losses from peripheral or incidental transactions. Similarly, the International Accounting Standards Board's (IASB) Conceptual Framework describes the statement of profit or loss as reporting income—increases in assets or decreases in liabilities that result in equity increases, excluding owner contributions—and expenses—decreases in assets or increases in liabilities that result in equity decreases, excluding distributions to owners—to reflect financial performance. This statement is essential for assessing an entity's profitability, , and ability to generate returns for investors and creditors over time. It uses accounting to match revenues with related expenses, providing a more accurate view of performance than cash flows alone, and contrasts with the balance sheet (which shows financial position at a point in time) and (which tracks cash movements). Key components typically include from sales or services, (COGS) to calculate gross profit, operating expenses such as salaries and rent to determine operating income, non-operating items like interest and taxes, and ultimately , which may include other for items like unrealized gains on investments. The format and disclosures are governed by standards such as FASB (ASC) Topic 220 for presentation and IAS 1 for the structure of under (IFRS).

Overview

Definition and Purpose

The income statement, also known as the profit and loss statement (P&L) or statement of operations, is a core that reports a company's financial performance over a specific reporting period, typically a quarter or a year, by detailing its revenues, expenses, gains, and losses to arrive at or net loss. Under U.S. Generally Accepted Principles (), as outlined in ASC 225, it presents the results of operations in a manner that distinguishes between operating and non-operating activities, while (IFRS) under IAS 1 emphasize a statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income to capture all changes in equity from non-owner sources. The primary purpose of the income statement is to provide stakeholders, including investors, creditors, and , with a clear view of the 's profitability, , and overall financial health during the period, enabling informed such as assessing viability or creditworthiness. It highlights how effectively a generates profit from its activities and manages costs, offering insights into trends in that are essential for strategic planning and performance evaluation. The income statement originated in the early amid the expansion of corporate enterprises and the growing demand from investors for transparent financial reporting in capital markets. Its formalization occurred in the 1930s following the 1929 stock market crash, through the U.S. and the , which mandated the inclusion of audited income statements in registration and periodic filings overseen by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to protect investors and promote market integrity. At its core, the statement follows the fundamental equation for : Net Income=Revenues−Expenses\text{Net Income} = \text{Revenues} - \text{Expenses} This high-level relation underscores the statement's role in measuring the excess of inflows over outflows, excluding changes in equity from owner transactions or financing activities.

Relation to Other Financial Statements

The income statement interconnects with the balance sheet and cash flow statement to provide a complete picture of a company's financial position and performance under accrual accounting principles. Net income, the bottom-line result from the income statement, directly influences the equity section of the balance sheet by increasing retained earnings, while also serving as the foundational figure for the cash flow statement's operating activities section. This linkage ensures that revenues, expenses, and resulting profits reported on an accrual basis are reconciled with changes in assets, liabilities, and cash holdings across the statements. Specifically, the balance sheet's retained earnings account is updated using the formula: ending retained earnings equals beginning retained earnings plus (or minus net loss) minus dividends distributed. This connection reflects how the period's profitability accumulates in shareholders' equity, tying the income statement's performance measure to the 's snapshot of financial position at a point in time. Changes in accounts, such as or , further align with income statement items like or , as these adjustments explain variances between reported earnings and actual asset movements. In relation to the cash flow statement, net income acts as the starting point for the indirect method, which is the predominant approach under U.S. (ASC 230). From there, non-cash expenses (e.g., ) are added back, and adjustments are made for changes in accounts from the balance sheet to arrive at cash generated from operations. This process bridges the accrual-based income statement with the statement's focus on , highlighting differences between earned profits and actual cash inflows or outflows. Within the broader financial reporting framework, the income statement emphasizes accrual-based profitability over a period, in contrast to sheet's static view of assets, liabilities, and equity, and the statement's emphasis on movements across operating, investing, and financing activities. These statements must be analyzed together for a holistic assessment, as isolated review of the income statement's profitability can mislead without context on financial position or availability—for instance, high might coincide with negative flows due to aggressive credit sales. This integrated approach, mandated by standards like U.S. GAAP and IFRS, enables stakeholders to evaluate and operational health comprehensively.

Components

Revenues and Gains

Revenues represent the inflows of economic benefits arising from an entity's primary business activities, such as the sale of goods or provision of services, and are recognized under the accrual basis of accounting when they are earned, typically upon the transfer of control to the customer. According to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Conceptual Framework, revenues specifically encompass increases in assets or decreases in liabilities from delivering or producing goods, rendering services, or conducting other activities that constitute the entity's ongoing major or central operations. Under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606, revenue recognition follows a five-step model: identifying the contract with a customer, identifying performance obligations, determining the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to performance obligations, and recognizing revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control of a good or service. This principle ensures that revenue depicts the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled, reflecting the amount and timing of transfers to customers. Similarly, International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 15 establishes a converged core principle for revenue from contracts with customers, applying the same five-step process to report the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows. Common types of revenues include net sales, which are gross sales revenue reduced by returns, allowances, and discounts; service revenues from fees for professional or other services; and interest income, particularly for financial institutions where it forms a core operational inflow. For instance, a manufacturing company reports net sales as the primary revenue line, calculated after deducting estimated returns and discounts to reflect the net amount expected to be collected. These revenues are presented at the top of the income statement to highlight the scale of performance. Gains, in contrast, are non-operating increases in equity resulting from peripheral or incidental transactions and events, distinct from the entity's routine operations. Unlike revenues, which stem from central activities like or services, gains arise from activities outside the normal course of , such as the disposal of long-term assets or favorable settlements. Examples include a gain on the sale of property, plant, and equipment when the proceeds exceed the asset's carrying amount, or unrealized gains from currency fluctuations on monetary items. Gains are recognized when realized, meaning the transaction is completed and the economic benefits are measurable with sufficient certainty, often under the same principles but without the customer-contract focus of . Revenues contribute to the calculation of gross profit, defined as revenues minus the (COGS), providing an initial measure of profitability from core operations before other expenses. Gains are reported separately as non-operating items.

Expenses and Losses

Expenses represent the outflows or depletion of assets, or the incurrence of liabilities, resulting from an entity's efforts to deliver or produce goods, render services, or conduct other activities that constitute its ongoing major or central operations. These are typically recognized in the income statement to reflect the costs associated with generating revenues during a specific period. Under U.S. , expenses are distinguished from losses, which are decreases in net assets arising from peripheral or incidental transactions and events, such as the disposal of assets at a loss or unforeseen events like , rather than from core operational activities. A key in the income statement separates expenses into operating and non-operating categories. Operating expenses are those directly tied to the entity's primary functions, such as producing and selling goods or services, and are subtracted from revenues to determine operating . Non-operating expenses, while less common in this category, may include certain incidental costs not central to operations, though losses more frequently capture non-operating equity reductions like asset write-downs or settlements. This distinction aids users in assessing the entity's core profitability. The guides the recognition of many expenses by pairing them with the revenues they help generate, ensuring that costs like those incurred in the same period as related sales are reported simultaneously to accurately portray financial performance. Among costs related to operations, is a primary component for entities involved in or , encompassing the attributable to the production of goods sold during the period. COGS is deducted from revenues to arrive at gross profit. COGS typically includes direct materials, which are the raw inputs used in production; direct labor, representing wages for workers directly involved in ; and manufacturing overhead, such as factory utilities, indirect materials, and supervisory salaries. For example, in a manufacturing firm, COGS might aggregate these elements to reflect the total sacrifice of resources tied to revenue-generating output. Other significant operating expenses fall under selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses, which support the entity's overall operations but are not directly traceable to production. Selling expenses include costs like , commissions, and distribution, aimed at generating . General and administrative expenses cover overhead items such as executive salaries, rent for , utilities, and legal fees essential for management but not specific to sales or production. , a non-cash expense, allocates the cost of long-term assets like machinery or buildings over their useful lives, often included in operating expenses to match the asset's usage with the periods benefited. Selling, general, and administrative expenses represent key indirect operating costs deducted from gross profit to determine operating income. Losses, in contrast, often arise outside routine operations and are reported separately to highlight their incidental nature. For instance, an asset write-down due to impairment reduces equity without corresponding , reflecting a non-operating loss. Similarly, settlements from lawsuits or losses on the sale of non-current assets are recognized as decreases in net assets, distinct from the matched expenses of core activities. This separation ensures that the income statement clearly delineates the impact of operational efficiency from extraordinary events.

Non-Operating Items

Non-operating items on the income statement encompass revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that arise from activities peripheral to a company's operations, such as financing, investing, or one-time events. These items are distinguished from operating revenues and expenses to provide a clearer view of ongoing . Under U.S. GAAP, non-operating items are typically presented below the operating income line in multi-step income statements, ensuring they do not distort metrics focused on core activities. Common types of non-operating items include interest expense, which represents the cost of borrowed funds and is not tied to primary operations; gains or losses from investments, such as profits or losses on the sale of securities or other financial assets; , which involve one-time charges for organizational changes like employee severance or facility closures; and results from discontinued operations, which report the financial outcomes of segments or assets held for sale. For instance, interest expense is recorded as a non-operating deduction, while a gain from selling a non-core would appear as . costs are often segregated to highlight their non-recurring nature, and discontinued operations are presented net of tax to isolate their impact. Irregular or extraordinary items, though rare, include events like or expropriations that are both unusual and infrequent in nature. Prior to , U.S. required these to be reported separately below from continuing operations, net of , to emphasize their atypical occurrence. However, FASB Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-01 eliminated the concept of extraordinary items effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, integrating them into from continuing operations with enhanced disclosure requirements for unusual or infrequent items to maintain transparency without a distinct . Under IFRS, similar items are not classified as extraordinary but must be disclosed separately if material to avoid misleading users. As of 2025, the IASB has issued IFRS 18 and Disclosure in (effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027), which will replace IAS 1 and introduce new subtotals such as operating profit, along with enhanced requirements for categorizing and disclosing operating and non-operating items. Disclosures for non-operating items are mandated to prevent distortion of ongoing performance indicators. U.S. requires separate reporting of discontinued operations, including revenues, expenses, gains, and losses, net of tax, as a single line item below income from continuing operations, with detailed notes on the nature and financial effects. Restructuring costs and other unusual items must be described in footnotes, including amounts, timing, and expected future impacts. This separation aids analysts in excluding these items when calculating metrics like EBITDA, which omits non-operating elements such as and one-time gains or losses to focus on operational profitability. Non-operating items can significantly fluctuate —for example, a large charge might reduce reported by millions—but their exclusion from core metrics highlights sustainable performance.

Formats

Single-Step Format

The single-step income statement presents a company's financial performance in a straightforward manner by aggregating all revenues and gains in one category and all expenses and losses in another, then subtracting the latter from the former to directly arrive at . This format follows the basic equation: = (Revenues + Gains) - (Expenses + Losses), without intermediate subtotals such as gross profit or operating income. One key advantage of the single-step format is its simplicity and conciseness, making it easier and quicker to prepare compared to more detailed alternatives. It is particularly accessible for non-accounting audiences, as it emphasizes the bottom-line without implying any among or items. This approach highlights total costs and overall profitability in a clear, unified view. The single-step format is commonly used by small businesses, sole proprietorships, service-based companies, and partnerships, where operations are straightforward and do not involve complex manufacturing processes. It is also suitable for internal reporting purposes in non-manufacturing entities that prioritize ease over detailed breakdowns. In terms of layout, the statement typically begins with a section for total revenues and gains, followed by a section for total expenses and losses, with net income calculated as the difference. For illustration, consider a hypothetical service firm:
Revenues and GainsAmount ($)
Service revenue150,000
Interest income5,000
Gain on asset sale2,000
Total Revenues and Gains157,000
Expenses and Losses
Salaries and wages80,000
Rent expense20,000
Utilities10,000
Interest expense3,000
Loss on inventory 1,000
expense15,700
Total Expenses and Losses129,700
Net Income27,300
This example demonstrates the direct subtraction without layered calculations. A primary limitation of the single-step format is its lack of granularity, which obscures relationships such as that between revenue and , and provides no insight into through subtotals like operating income. As a result, it may not suffice for entities requiring deeper analysis of profitability layers, where a multi-step format serves as a more detailed alternative.

Multi-Step Format

The multi-step income statement format presents a company's financial performance through a hierarchical structure of subtotals, emphasizing layers of profitability from core operations to overall results. It commences with net sales revenue, from which the (COGS) is deducted to yield gross profit, representing the initial margin after direct production costs. Gross profit is then diminished by operating expenses—such as (SG&A) costs—to compute operating income, which isolates earnings from primary business activities. Non-operating revenues and expenses are subsequently incorporated, followed by the deduction of income taxes, culminating in . This sequential breakdown, guided by U.S. under ASC 220 and Regulation S-X Rule 5-03, ensures clear delineation of recurring versus incidental items for SEC-registered entities. A primary advantage of the multi-step format lies in its revelation of critical profitability margins, enabling stakeholders to conduct across periods and against competitors in similar sectors. For instance, highlights efficiency in production and pricing, while assesses control over overhead costs relative to sales volume. These insights support informed , particularly for investors evaluating sustainable performance. The gross margin percentage is derived using the formula: Gross margin %=(Gross profitNet sales)×100\text{Gross margin \%} = \left( \frac{\text{Gross profit}}{\text{Net sales}} \right) \times 100 Similarly, operating margin percentage is calculated as: Operating margin %=(Operating incomeNet sales)×100\text{Operating margin \%} = \left( \frac{\text{Operating income}}{\text{Net sales}} \right) \times 100 These metrics provide quantifiable benchmarks for operational health. This format is the standard under U.S. GAAP for manufacturing and retail industries, where detailed cost segregation is essential, and it is mandated for public companies' financial statements to comply with SEC disclosure requirements. Unlike the simpler single-step format, which aggregates revenues and expenses into a single subtotal, the multi-step approach prioritizes granularity for complex operations.

Key Elements

Operating Income

Operating income, also referred to as income from operations, is the profit derived from a company's primary activities after subtracting the costs directly associated with those operations, excluding non-operating items such as expenses and taxes. This metric isolates the financial performance of core functions, providing a clear view of profitability generated through everyday operations rather than ancillary or irregular activities. Under U.S. Generally Accepted Principles (), operating income is not a strictly mandated line item but is commonly presented in multi-step income statements to reflect operational results before financing and other non-core adjustments. The calculation of operating income begins with gross profit, which is revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS), and then deducts operating expenses. The standard formula is: Operating Income=Revenue−COGS−Operating Expenses\text{Operating Income} = \text{Revenue} - \text{COGS} - \text{Operating Expenses} Here, operating expenses typically include selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) costs, , and or amortization, but exclude interest and taxes. For example, if a manufacturing firm reports $1,000,000 in revenue, $600,000 in COGS, $200,000 in SG&A, and $50,000 in depreciation, its operating income would be $150,000. This approach ensures the figure captures the of resource utilization in producing and selling goods or services. Under IFRS, the forthcoming IFRS 18 (effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027) will require a subtotal for operating profit in the statement of profit or loss. Operating income serves as a critical indicator of a company's and management effectiveness, as it reveals how well core activities generate profit independent of or tax strategies. Analysts often use it to compute ratios such as the , calculated as operating income divided by , which benchmarks profitability across peers and over time—typically expressed as a , where higher values signal stronger control and power. This focus on recurring operations makes it a reliable gauge for long-term viability, particularly in industries with volatile non-operating factors like commodities or finance. In variations of presentation, operating income is frequently used interchangeably with (EBIT), though subtle differences may arise if EBIT incorporates certain or expenses excluded from strict operating definitions. Following the corporate of the early 2000s, such as and WorldCom, regulatory reforms like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act heightened scrutiny on earnings quality, leading to greater reliance on operating income to distinguish sustainable core profits from potentially manipulative one-time items. This trend has strengthened its role in investor assessments, with studies showing improved correlations between operating income and future performance in the post-scandal era due to reduced earnings management.

Net Income

Net income represents the final measure of a company's profitability for a reporting period, calculated as the amount remaining after subtracting all expenses, including operating costs, non-operating items, and taxes, from total revenues and gains. Under U.S. GAAP, it encompasses revenues, gains, expenses, and losses recognized during the period, excluding direct owner contributions or distributions. In IFRS, the equivalent concept is profit or loss, with entities permitted to use the term "" to describe this figure. This bottom-line result indicates whether the entity generated a profit or incurred a loss overall. The computation of begins with operating income, which is then adjusted for non-operating items such as interest expense, gains or losses from investments, and other irregular items, followed by the deduction of the provision for income taxes. For consolidated , must be allocated between the () and noncontrolling interests, with both portions clearly presented on the face of the income statement to enhance transparency. The provision for income taxes reflects the estimated tax liability based on applicable rates and rules, ensuring the figure represents after-tax profitability. The equation for net income can be derived as follows: Net Income=Revenues+Gains−Expenses−Losses−Income Taxes\text{Net Income} = \text{Revenues} + \text{Gains} - \text{Expenses} - \text{Losses} - \text{Income Taxes} This formula aggregates all components from the income statement, where revenues and gains include core and incidental benefits, while expenses and losses cover operating costs, non-operating charges, and obligations. Net income holds significant importance as it forms the foundation for distributions to shareholders and directly increases , which represent accumulated profits reinvested in the business. A positive net income signals overall financial health and operational efficiency, guiding investor assessments of long-term viability. The informal term "bottom line" emphasizes its position at the end of the income statement and its role as the decisive indicator of success or failure.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share (EPS) is a financial metric that measures the portion of a company's allocated to each outstanding share of , providing insight into per-share profitability for equity investors. It is calculated as EPS = ( - Preferred dividends) / Weighted average . There are two primary types of EPS: basic and diluted. Basic EPS uses the simple formula above, reflecting earnings available to existing common shareholders without considering potential dilution from other securities. Diluted EPS adjusts the basic calculation to account for the potential dilutive effects of securities, stock options, warrants, and other instruments that could increase the number of , thereby reducing EPS if exercised or converted. Public companies are required to disclose both basic and diluted EPS prominently on the face of the income statement for income from continuing operations and , with equal prominence given to each, under U.S. and SEC regulations. This disclosure applies to entities with publicly traded or potential common shares, or those filing registration statements for public equity offerings, and must include reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used in the calculations. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding is computed by multiplying the number of shares outstanding during each period by the fraction of the reporting period they represent, then summing these amounts; for example, if 100 shares were outstanding for the first three months and 120 for the remaining nine months of a year, the weighted average is (100 × 3/12) + (120 × 9/12) = 115 shares. Potential common shares are excluded from diluted EPS calculations if they are anti-dilutive, meaning their inclusion would increase EPS or decrease a loss per share, ensuring the metric reflects maximum potential dilution without counterintuitive results. Post-2000s developments in EPS presentation stem from ongoing FASB and IASB convergence efforts, building on the 1997 issuance of FASB Statement No. 128, which aligned U.S. with IAS 33 by simplifying EPS computations and requiring dual presentation of basic and diluted amounts; subsequent proposals and amendments, such as those in the 2008 exposure draft, aimed to further harmonize details like the treatment of participating securities and year-to-date calculations to enhance international comparability.

Standards and Regulations

GAAP Requirements

Under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the preparation and presentation of the income statement are primarily governed by Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 225, which outlines the overall structure, classification, and reporting requirements for income and expenses to reflect an entity's financial performance. ASC 225 emphasizes the classification of items as operating or non-operating and requires that the income statement distinguish between revenues, expenses, gains, and losses to provide relevant information for decision-making. For public entities filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Regulation S-X Rule 5-03 specifies minimum line items that must be presented on the face of the income statement if material and applicable, including net sales or operating revenues, costs and expenses applicable to sales and revenues (such as cost of goods sold), other operating income and expenses, operating income or loss, other non-operating income and expenses, income or loss from continuing operations before income taxes, income tax expense, income or loss from continuing operations, discontinued operations, and net income or loss. These line items ensure transparency and comparability, with subtotals like gross profit and operating income often derived to highlight key performance metrics, though not explicitly mandated beyond the required disclosures. GAAP presentation favors a multi-step income statement format, which separates operating activities from non-operating items and sequentially computes subtotals such as gross profit, operating income, and income before taxes, although a single-step format aggregating all revenues and expenses is permissible if it achieves equivalent clarity. Discontinued operations must be reported separately, net of tax, below income from continuing operations to avoid distorting ongoing performance, as required under ASC 205-20. Since the issuance of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2015-01, the concept of extraordinary items has been eliminated, with such unusual and infrequent events now classified within income from continuing operations or disclosed as separate line items if material, simplifying presentation and aligning with the principle that rarity alone does not warrant special treatment. Disclosures regarding expenses must include their nature (e.g., by type such as depreciation or employee benefits) or function (e.g., selling, general, and administrative), with public business entities additionally required under ASU 2024-03 (ASC 220-40), effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026 (with ASU 2025-01 clarifying interim application for non-calendar year-end entities), to disaggregate certain expense captions in the notes, such as purchases of inventory, employee compensation, and depreciation, to enhance transparency without altering face-of-statement presentation. For public entities, earnings per share (EPS) must be presented for income from continuing operations, discontinued operations, extraordinary items (if applicable prior to ASU 2015-01), and net income, as detailed in ASC 260. The evolution of GAAP income statement standards traces back to the Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinions in the 1960s and 1970s, including APB Opinion No. 9 (1966) on reporting changes in financial position and APB Opinion No. 30 (1973) on the reporting of results of operations, which established foundational requirements for classifying and disclosing unusual items and discontinued operations. These were supplemented by Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS), such as SFAS No. 5 (1977) on accounting for contingencies, before the FASB's codification project integrated all authoritative GAAP into the ASC in 2009, creating a single source of standards with Topic 225 as the core for income statement guidance. A key distinction from cash-basis accounting is GAAP's emphasis on accrual accounting, which recognizes revenues when earned and expenses when incurred, regardless of cash flows, to better match economic events with the periods they affect, as articulated in FASB Concepts Statement No. 6 (1985). This accrual approach, rooted in the need for representational faithfulness, contrasts with the international IFRS framework, which shares similar accrual principles but offers greater flexibility in expense classification.

IFRS Requirements

The (IFRS) govern the presentation of income statements through IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements, which establishes the overall framework for general purpose , including the "Statement of Profit or Loss" as the core component for reporting an entity's financial performance. This standard requires entities to present profit or loss and other either in a single continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive statements, ensuring a complete set of that provides relevant and reliable information to users. IAS 1 mandates specific minimum line items in the Statement of Profit or Loss to enhance transparency, including (such as and revenue), finance costs, share of the profit or loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method, tax expense, a single amount comprising the total of discontinued operations, and post-tax gain or loss attributable to the discontinuing operation. Additional disclosures cover impairment losses determined per IAS 36, gains or losses from the derecognition of financial assets per , and other specified gains or losses. Expenses must be presented either by their nature (e.g., , ) or by their function (e.g., cost of sales, administrative expenses), with the choice depending on which method provides more reliable and relevant information about the entity's financial performance. IFRS offers flexibility in the format of the income statement, permitting either a single-step or multi-step approach without prescribing a rigid structure, as long as the presentation is consistent and relevant to users' needs. Unlike more prescriptive standards, IAS 1 does not require a mandatory subtotal for operating income, though entities may include such subtotals if they provide useful information, subject to judgment and consistency. Discontinued operations are presented as a single amount on the face of the statement, comprising the post-tax profit or loss of the discontinued operation and the post-tax gain or recognized on the measurement to less costs to sell or on disposal. A key distinction from US GAAP lies in the integration of other comprehensive income (OCI), where IFRS requires its presentation alongside profit or loss in the same or consecutive statements, with items classified as either reclassifiable to profit or loss or not, to reflect holistically. In contrast to US GAAP's often separate OCI presentation under SEC rules, IFRS emphasizes a principle-based approach that allows additional line items and subtotals for discontinued operations if material, without rigid formatting mandates. The adoption of IAS 1 became effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009, following its 2007 revision, though earlier application was permitted. For EU-listed companies, IFRS, including IAS 1, was mandated for consolidated financial statements starting in 2005 under EU Regulation 1606/2002, promoting global consistency in financial reporting. Ongoing convergence efforts between the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) continue to address differences in income statement presentation, though progress has slowed since the 2010 joint roadmap. In April 2024, the IASB issued IFRS 18, Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements, which replaces IAS 1 and is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027, with early application permitted. IFRS 18 introduces new requirements for the statement of profit or loss, including classification of income and expenses into operating, investing, and financing categories, a mandatory subtotal for operating profit, and enhanced disclosures to improve comparability and transparency in financial performance reporting.

Analysis and Interpretation

Usefulness

The income statement serves as a vital tool for stakeholders in evaluating a company's financial health and making informed decisions. For investors, it provides essential details on profitability and business activities, enabling valuation assessments such as price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios by highlighting and (EPS). Managers rely on it to track performance against budgets, identify variances in revenues and expenses, and allocate resources efficiently for like production expansion or cost management. Creditors use the statement to gauge , analyzing metrics like () and interest coverage ratios to determine a company's capacity to meet obligations and assess default . In , the income statement facilitates comparisons of profitability over multiple periods or against industry peers, revealing patterns in growth, control, and consistency. Analysts examine year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes to identify operational efficiencies or anomalies, such as improving gross margins that signal better cost management relative to competitors. This temporal and comparative approach helps stakeholders forecast future performance and benchmark a company's financial trajectory. The statement underpins key performance metrics that quantify operational success, including profit margins and (ROE). Gross, operating, and net profit margins, derived from minus various expenses, measure in converting into profits, while ROE—calculated using —evaluates how effectively equity generates returns for shareholders. These metrics allow for a deeper understanding of profitability beyond raw figures, aiding in and decisions. As a core component of quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) reports filed with the SEC, the income statement influences stock prices through earnings announcements, where exceeding or missing targets can drive sharp price movements based on reactions to and data. Positive disclosures often boost confidence and trading volume, while shortfalls may trigger selloffs. Following the economic volatility of the in 2020, there has been increased emphasis on non- adjustments to income statements for enhanced clarity; as of 2024, 97% of companies use such measures to provide tailored insights into performance while adhering to SEC rules for reconciliation and prominence of figures. This evolution helps stakeholders navigate uncertainty by distinguishing core operations from one-time events.

Limitations

The income statement, being accrual-based, records revenues when earned and expenses when incurred, rather than when is exchanged, which can distort the true timing of economic activities and fail to reflect actual flows. For instance, aggressive —such as booking sales before delivery—can inflate reported profits without corresponding inflows, leading to potential overstatement of financial health. Earnings management techniques further exacerbate these issues by allowing manipulation of reported figures. reserves involve creating excessive provisions in good years (e.g., overstating allowances) to reduce current income, then releasing them in future periods to boost and smooth volatility on the income statement. Big bath accounting, conversely, entails recognizing large one-time charges during downturns or leadership changes to "clean the slate," artificially depressing current earnings while setting up higher future profits. The income statement also omits key non-financial factors, such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) elements, which are not integrated into traditional financial metrics despite their growing materiality for long-term value assessment. Additionally, it excludes items from other , like unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities and foreign currency translations, which bypass the income statement and directly affect equity, providing an incomplete view of total performance. Historical scandals underscore these vulnerabilities; the Enron collapse in 2001 involved window-dressing through entities and improper , which concealed losses and inflated income statement figures, eroding investor trust. This prompted the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which enhanced internal controls and audit requirements to curb such manipulations. To address these limitations, analysts often supplement the income statement with the , which reveals actual and reconciles distortions, or metrics like EBITDA (earnings before , taxes, , and amortization), which strip out non-cash items for a clearer operational profitability view.

Examples

Sample Income Statement

To illustrate the structure and calculations of a multi-step income statement, the following example uses fictional data for a hypothetical , ABC Manufacturing Inc., for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. This format organizes revenues and expenses into logical groupings, starting with core operating activities and progressing to non-operating items and taxes, to provide a clear view of profitability layers. The example assumes the accrual basis of accounting, under which revenues are recorded when earned (regardless of cash receipt) and expenses are recognized when incurred (regardless of payment timing), as required for financial reporting under U.S. . Basic computations include subtracting (COGS) from net sales to derive gross profit, deducting operating expenses from gross profit to obtain operating income, and then adjusting for non-operating items and taxes to reach .
ABC Manufacturing Inc.
Multi-Step Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2025
Revenues
Net Sales
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Items
Interest Expense
Income Before Taxes
Income Tax Expense
Net Income
This sample demonstrates the flow from top-line revenues through deductions to bottom-line net income, highlighting key subtotals like gross profit ($100,000 net sales minus $60,000 COGS) and operating income ($40,000 gross profit minus $20,000 operating expenses) to assess operational performance before non-operating effects.

Real-World Application

In real-world business contexts, income statements provide critical insights into operational performance and strategic shifts, as demonstrated by Apple's fiscal year 2023 results. Apple's consolidated income statement for the period ending September 30, 2023, reported total net sales of $383.3 billion, with products revenue declining 5.7% year-over-year to $298.1 billion due to softer hardware demand, particularly in iPhone and Mac segments, while services revenue grew 9% to $85.2 billion, driven by expansions in App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud offerings. This contrast highlighted Apple's pivot toward recurring revenue streams, contributing to a net income of $97 billion despite macroeconomic headwinds like supply chain disruptions. Industry variations in income statement composition reflect differing business models and cost structures. In the retail sector, such as , cost of goods sold (COGS) dominates as a high of —often 70-75%—encompassing purchases, freight, and shrinkage, which directly impacts gross margins amid volatile supply costs. Conversely, companies like emphasize (R&D) expenses, which can exceed 15% of , as seen in their focus on innovation in and AI, with R&D reported separately under operating expenses to signal long-term investment priorities. These differences guide investor analysis: retail statements prioritize efficiency, while tech filings underscore growth. A notable example of non-operating items influencing appears in Tesla's 2022 income statement, where regulatory credits—gains from selling environmental compliance credits to other automakers—totaled $1.776 billion, representing about 2.5% of total automotive and boosting operating income by offsetting production costs. These credits, derived from U.S. and international emissions regulations, were classified under automotive revenues but highlighted as non-recurring in footnotes, contributing to a of $12.6 billion despite ongoing investments in factory expansions. Analysts often adjust for such items to assess core profitability, as over-reliance on them can mask underlying operational challenges. As of 2025, continues to distort expense reporting on income statements, elevating COGS and operating expenses through higher input costs for materials and labor. For instance, inflationary pressures have led some companies to evaluate inventory methods like last-in, first-out (LIFO) to match rising costs with revenues, though recent trends show shifts toward first-in, first-out (FIFO) for reporting purposes, reducing but complicating cross-period comparisons. Concurrently, AI-driven is streamlining income statement preparation, with tools enabling automated data extraction from invoices and reconciliations, minimizing errors in classification of expenses. Firms like report that AI integration in financial reporting enhances compliance with standards like by flagging anomalies in real-time. Discrepancies between reported and adjusted earnings often signal underlying issues, such as aggressive accounting or one-time events, serving as red flags for investors. In cases like Enron's pre-2001 filings, adjusted earnings excluded liabilities, inflating reported figures by over 20% and masking debt burdens that led to . These lessons underscore the need for scrutiny of non-GAAP reconciliations to discern sustainable performance from temporary boosts.

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