This is true even for Numbers on the cash flow statement like "cash increase from sales minus expenses", which may sound like they are indication of profit but are not.
The income statement shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific time frame such as three months or a year.
收入损益表会显示公司在某一时期内(三个月或者一年)的收支情况。
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Most companies have a Finance Department whose job is to keep track of all of the income and expenses and prepare the company profit and loss statement and balance sheet.