profit and loss
noun
: a summary account used at the end of an accounting period to collect the balances of the nominal accounts so that the net profit or loss may be shown
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The conclusion is that just 5% of companies saw rapid revenue gains from AI, while the rest stalled or saw little measurable impact on profit and loss statements.
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Arafat Kabir, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The vast majority—95%—report zero impact on profit and loss statements from formal AI investments.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Her essentials include clean financial records with current profit and loss statements, official business documentation, separate business bank accounts, and crystal-clear understanding of business numbers.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Aug. 2025
Rivals and analysts suggest that Ellison has improved at managing profit and loss and appeasing superstar creative talent like Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron (arguably the two most important tasks in running a studio).
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
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Arafat Kabir, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The vast majority—95%—report zero impact on profit and loss statements from formal AI investments.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Her essentials include clean financial records with current profit and loss statements, official business documentation, separate business bank accounts, and crystal-clear understanding of business numbers.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Aug. 2025
Rivals and analysts suggest that Ellison has improved at managing profit and loss and appeasing superstar creative talent like Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron (arguably the two most important tasks in running a studio).
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Profit and loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profit%20and%20loss. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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