The Income Statement Explained


The income statement is important because it shows how much money a business makes and spends over a certain time. It helps people see if the business is earning a profit or losing money. This information is useful for making decisions, like figuring out how to save money or grow the business. Investors and banks also use it to decide if they want to support the business. Overall, the income statement helps everyone understand how well a business is doing and where it can improve.

In this week's video you’ll learn about the income statement

a) What it is

b) The key things it will teach you about a business

c) And what I look for when reading one

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