Accounting · Odoo glossary

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A profit and loss statement reports revenue, expenses and profit or loss over a defined period.

Definition

In general ERP practice

A profit and loss statement reports revenue, expenses and profit or loss over a defined period. It measures financial performance rather than the cash held at a particular date.

In Odoo

Odoo’s Profit and Loss report groups ledger balances by financial account type. Period and company filters affect the result; an invoice can contribute revenue before cash is received, so profit and cash flow should be reviewed separately.

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