Category: Expenses

What is Net Profit?

Gross Profit Less Operating Expenses  = Net profit before tax Less Tax = Net Profit after tax Net Profit shows the profit, after all expenses,

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What is Gross Profit?

Sales Less Cost of Sales = Gross Profit Gross Profit excludes operating expenses, interest and taxation Gross Profit shows the profit after deducting direct costs

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What are Operating Expenses?

Operating Expenses Operating expenses arise in normal operation & running of the business – the day to day activities Operating Expenses not directly related to

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What is a Prepaid Expense?

Prepaid Expense Prepaid expense is expense paid in the current the financial year in respect of the following financial year Prepaid Expense will decrease the

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What is an Accrued Expense?

Accrued Expense Accrued expense is expense incurred but unpaid at the end of the financial year Accrued Expense  will increase the expense in the Income

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What is Cost of Sales?

Cost of Sales Opening stock  Plus Purchases  Less Closing stock = Cost of Sales Cost of Sales is direct cost of product sold, shown in

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What is Input VAT?

Input VAT If your business is registered for VAT, you can claim back VAT charged to you on products and services Input VAT = Expense

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