Munish bhandari main book - directores - query

net profit for the period is the profit shown before distribution of dividend.

and cresit balance in profit and loss account is the balance after all deductions and dividend etc that can be transferred to reserves, if wanted,.

therefore credit balance of profit and loss account is a free balance which can be accumulated over years and years (i.e. it is a free reserves) or can be transferred to general reserves but net profit for the period is not a free balance untill and unless transferred to credit balance of pl or general reserves.

hope it is clear.

if there is a mistake, please notify,

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