This discussion clarifies which components are added to a company's Reserves & Surplus. It explains that Profit After Tax is the primary amount included, as it represents the remaining funds after all expenses and taxes have been settled.
26 January 2024
Reserves & Surplus Rs. xxx 1. Profit before depreciation and tax (PBDT) Rs. 200 2. Depreciation Rs. 150 3. Profit before Tax Rs. 50 4. Profit after Tax Rs. 40 A) Which of this above four items will be added in Reserve and Surplus ?? B) Why??