A Net Loss for the Year Decreases the Balance in Retained

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A net loss for the year decreases the balance in Retained Earnings.

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between the revenue earned from sales and the cost of goods sold, not accounting for other expenses.

Inventory Shrinkage

Loss of products between purchase from a supplier and sale, often due to theft, damage, or errors.

Adjusting Entry

A journal entry made at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditure to the appropriate periods.

Periodic Inventory System

A method of inventory valuation for financial reporting purposes where a physical count of inventory is performed at specific intervals, and cost of goods sold is calculated at the end of the accounting period.