Where is Profit and Loss posted in a balance sheet?

Answer Posted / maruthimuralidharan

If the company earns profit then P&L A/c will appear in the liability side of the Balance sheet under the heading Reserves & Surplus. 

if the company incurs loss the P&L A/c will appear in the Assets side of the Balance sheet under the last heading Miscellaneous expenditure.

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