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What is the difference between profit and gain ?

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Question added by SAI ANIMESH KUMAR N , Senior Manager, Credit , Ahli United Bank
Date Posted: 2015/07/06
Ghulam Bari Haneef
by Ghulam Bari Haneef , Computer Operator cum Accountant , Neutro Pharma Pvt ltd

As we know that the profit is calculated by deducting the cost from the sale or revenue, which is earned by the regular business transaction. Whereas gain is conducted by sale of assets or investment!

 

MOHAMMAD KHAN
by MOHAMMAD KHAN , Admin and Finance Manager , Al Dolaimi Holding (Esskay)

Profit: Income derived from the regular business activity, by deploying caplital labour and time.In other words it is the return on the capital employed after deducting all working capital and fixed expenses.usually appears on the liabilities side of the balance sheet.Gain: Income derived on investment over a period of time time not falling under regular business activity.it is the return derived on investment. 

Hari Balaji
by Hari Balaji , WHOLESALE CREDIT RISK ANALYST , HDFC BANK

Gain- income derived from investments;profit- income derived from business activity

Saurabh Aggarwal
by Saurabh Aggarwal , Associate Manager , Ernst & Young LLP

A profit is a result of operating activities of the business, whereas gain is the result of any unexpected transaction like gain on sale of fixed asset. 

SAI ANIMESH KUMAR N
by SAI ANIMESH KUMAR N , Senior Manager, Credit , Ahli United Bank

Profit is the total sales minus cost, i.e. that earned from the regular business operations. Whereas gain is regarding the additional amount earned on an investment.

Generally profit is more related to the daily operational transactions of the business unlike gain which is from sale of assets / investments.

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