This training program will review different types of profit and loss statements, including a QuickBooks profit and loss standard layout as a complex, multi-fund example. Attendees will learn how to analyze growth or loss within a business or department by comparing progressive reports. The Learning Objectives are:
Understand the meaning and differences of various terms found on a profit and loss statement
         1. Revenue, sales, valuation
         2. Costs, expenses, EBIT
         3. Gross profit, operating profit, net profit
Know when each set of numbers should be reviewed, what they can tell you, and in which areas of your reports external business partners will be interested
Review different types of profit and loss statements, including a QuickBooks profit and loss standard layout as a complex, multi-fund example
Discussion of periodic reports over time and how to analyze growth or loss within your business or department by comparing progressive reports, including suggestions for areas in which to look for typical problems and simple solutions
Learn how your chart of accounts affects various lines of your profit and loss statement
Questions to ask yourself and your accountant when reviewing your profit and loss statement and what the answers mean
Brian G. Rosenberg, CEO of TRG Consulting, is a leading expert in AP automation and process improvement. He has over 15 years in the design of accounts payable shared service centers and nearly 20 years of experience with the implementation of accounts payable solutions. Mr. Rosenberg is also the chairman of the editorial board for Financial Operations Matters magazine and is a published author, and speaker, on procure-to-pay best practices.
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
                 
                   
                
               
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
             
                  
            
            