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Excess of debit in Profit and Loss Account is called:

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Net loss occurs when a business’s expenses are greater than its revenue in a given ac counting period.

Updated On: Jan 13, 2026

Net profit
Net loss
Gross profit
Gross loss

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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

If the debit side of the Profit and Loss Account exceeds the credit side, it indicates a Net Loss. This happens when total expenses exceed total revenues.

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Prepare Trading Account, Profit and Loss Account, and Balance Sheet of M/s Sharma and Sons from the following information for the year ending 31^st March, 2023 when closing stock was valued at Rs. 20,000.
Trial Balance as on 31-3-2023

Name of Account	Debit Balance (Rs.)	Credit Balance (Rs.)
Opening Stock	19,400	–
Purchase and Sale	6,50,000	7,80,000
Returns	20,000	20,000
Debtors and Creditors	38,000	87,200
Bills Payable	–	25,200
Machinery	1,00,000	–
Building	2,50,000	–
Bank	10,000	–
Wages	40,000	–
Salaries	40,000	–
Interest	15,000	–
Capital	–	3,60,000
\(Total\)	12,72,400	12,72,400

Excess of debit in Profit and Loss Account is called:

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The Correct Option is B

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