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Question
State True or False with reasons:
Credit balance of Profit and Loss account shows net profit.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is true.
Explanation:
A credit balance in the Profit and Loss Account indicates that the total revenue (credit side) exceeds the expenses (debit side), resulting in a net profit. This balance is then transferred to the Capital Account.
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