more reliable and relevant information.
The example on the following page uses analysis by
function. Note that:
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it is presumed that the entity is operating on a continuing basis
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the information is in summarised form
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revenue is the sales revenue less sales returns
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cost of sales is the total of opening inventory, purchases less purchases returns, and less closing
inventory.
International Accounting Standards
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distribution costs include, costs of selling and delivering goods to customers, for example, delivery
vehicle running costs, drivers’ wages, warehouse costs
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administrative expenses include, expenses other than the direct costs of production and distribution
costs, for example, office costs, heat and light, etc.
Example statement of profit or loss XYZ Limited Statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2020 31 December 2020 $000 31 December 2019 $000 Revenue
101 000
80 000
Cost of Sales
(60 000)
(45 000)
Gross Profit
41 000
35 000
Distribution Costs
(8 000)
(7 000)
Administrative Expenses
(11 000)
(10 000)
Profit from Operations
22 000
18 000
Finance Costs
(3 000)
(2 000)
Profit before Tax
19 000
16 000
Tax
(4 500)
(4 000)
Profit for the Year
14 500
12 000
Notes:
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Note the end point of this statement. Unlike previous statements, there is now a requirement to show
various other information regarding:
o
statement of changes in equity
o
information relating to dividends.