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Why income statement is important?

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Question added by Mohammad Alkhateeb , Accountant , D'ARC
Date Posted: 2016/10/10
Frank Mwansa
by Frank Mwansa , ACCOUNTING LECTURER , FREELANCER

Unlike  a balance sheet, which communicates information about a point in time, the income statement relate to a period of time.The income statement summaries certain transactions that take place during that period. The regular production of an income statement allows managers to compare actual performance against the budget.This is important as it enables managers to identify any problem areas and implement remedial action.Clearly, the income statement is very important because it tells you whether a business is profitable or not.

Muhammad Zain
by Muhammad Zain , Accounts Officer , 3S Systems - C.GROUP

So that we can see that in which direction our business is going.

Hafiz Awais Dar
by Hafiz Awais Dar , customer service executive , NRSP microfinance bank

The income statement is important because it shows the profitability of a company during the time interval specified in its heading.

Kabongwe Chedhu
by Kabongwe Chedhu , Finance Manager , Zimbabwe Smallholder Organic Farmers Forum(ZIMSOFF)

It is important as it is a measure of the profitability of a business entity. It measures the rate at which the organisation is selling its commodities and the impact of direct and indirect costs on gross profit.

sulaiman khan
by sulaiman khan , store manager and coordinator , Taqeef refrigeration aircondition trading llc

The income statement is important because it shows the profitability of a company during the time interval specified in its heading. The period of time that the statement covers is chosen by the business and will vary.

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