> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.rbsgo.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.rbsgo.com/general-ledger/general-ledger-module/gl-analysis/gl-analysis-profit-and-loss.md).
# Profit & Loss
The **Profit & Loss Report** provides a summary of the organisation's financial performance during a selected period. The report is generated based on the balances available under the **Income** and **Expense** ledger groups and displays the resulting profit or loss for the selected period.
## Steps to Access the Profit & Loss Report
Step 1: Go to the **General Ledger** module.
1. Click **Analysis** from the menu.
2. Select **Profit & Loss**.
* The **Profit & Loss Report** screen will be displayed.
Step 2:Click the **Search** icon.
1. Select the required reporting period from the available options.
Step 3: Select the preferred **Report Style**.
* The report layout will be updated according to the selected format.
Step 4: Click the **Advanced Filter** option.
1. Select the required filtering criteria from the available options.
Step 5: Once the required **reporting period**, **report style**, and **filter options** are selected, the **Profit & Loss Report** will be generated and displayed according to the selected criteria.
Step 6: After generating the report :
* Click the **Print** button .png?alt=media)to generate the report in a printable document format.
* Click the **Excel** button .png?alt=media) to export the report to Microsoft Excel format for further analysis and reporting.
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