Difference between Profit and Loss Account and Profit and Loss Appropriation Account Class 12
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The distinction between Profit and Loss Account and Profit and Loss Appropriation Account Class 12
Following are the differences between these two accounts.
| Basis | Profit & Loss Account | Profit & Loss Appropriation Account | |
| 1. | Stage of Preparation | It is prepared after Trading Account. it starts with gross profit (in credit side) or gross loss (in debit side) as determined by trading account. | It is prepared after Profit and Loss Account. It starts with net profit (in credit side) and net loss (in debit side) as determined by profit and loss account. |
| 2. | Objective | It is prepared to ascertain net profit or net loss. | It is prepared to distribute the net profit among partners. |
| 3. | Nature of Items | Expenses debited to this account are a charge against profits | Expenses debited to this account are the appropriation of profits such as interest on capital, drawings, remuneration to partners, etc. |
| 4. | Partnership Deed or Agreement | This account is not prepared on the basis of the partnership agreement, except for interest on the loan from partners | This account is prepared on the basis of the partnership Agreement. |
| 5. | Matching Principle | The matching principle (i.e., matching of revenue against expenses) is followed while preparing this account. | The matching principle is not followed while preparing this account. |
