Arrange the following items related to the Statement of Profit and Loss in a sequence:
(A) Profit before extraordinary items and tax
(B) Profit before tax
(C) Cost of materials consumed
(D) Revenue from operations
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Arrange the following items related to the Statement of Profit and Loss in a sequence:
(A) Profit before extraordinary items and tax
(B) Profit before tax
(C) Cost of materials consumed
(D) Revenue from operations
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
The Statement of Profit and Loss in Schedule III format begins with Revenue from operations (D), followed by expenses, of which cost of materials consumed (C) is one.
After deducting expenses and adjusting exceptional items we reach profit before extraordinary items and tax (A). Extraordinary items are then adjusted to arrive at profit before tax (B).
Sequence: (D), (C), (A), (B).
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