Profit & Loss Statement (example)
Imagine you’re running a lemonade stand. The profit and loss statement for one month may may include the following:
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How much money you brought in during the month. (the revenue): This is from selling cups of lemonade to people.
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How much it cost you to make lemonade and sell it: (the actual business expenses) This includes the lemons, sugar, cups, and anything else you needed to make the lemonade.
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How much money you have left at the end of the month after paying for everything: If you made more money than you spent, that’s called a profit. If you spent more money than you made, that’s called a loss.
Here is an example of how a basic profit and loss statement for a lemonade stand for a single month may look.
Lemonade Stand – Sample Profit and Loss Statement
- All Money Brought in from Lemonade Sales: $500
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Money Spent on Lemonade Ingredients and Supplies: (actual business expenses) Lemons, Sugar, Cups, Ice, Other Supplies: $100
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Money Left After Paying for Lemonade Ingredients and Supplies (Gross Profit): Money brought in, subtract Money Spent on expenses $500 – $100 = $400 (profit)
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