Profit and loss

why profit and loss debit balance shown in asset side of balance sheet?
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A debit balance in Profit and Loss (P&L) indicates a loss, meaning expenses exceed revenue for a given period. This deficit is typically shown on the asset side of the balance sheet. It can be treated as a fictitious asset or presented as a negative balance on the liability side.

If PandL amount shown in debit side of balance sheet then that's fall in Loss...
Loss is always a debit balance because you have more expenses than revenue.
It is a deficit for that period, so we show as fictitious asset or we can show it as a negative balance in liability side

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