Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
An entity may present profit or loss and other comprehensive income in one statement or in two consecutive statements as permitted by the presentation requirements. Other comprehensive income comprises items that relevant standards require or permit to be recognised outside profit or loss, grouped according to whether they may subsequently be reclassified. Under IFRS 18 the profit-or-loss section uses defined categories and required subtotals; total comprehensive income combines profit or loss with other comprehensive income.
Worked example
A company reports profit for the year of $100,000 and an OCI revaluation gain of $20,000. Total comprehensive income is $120,000, assuming no other OCI or tax effects.
Common mistake
Treating the OCI revaluation gain as sales revenue or including dividends paid to owners in total comprehensive income.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | FR | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
| ACCA | SBR | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
