Which of the following accounting standards deals with "Net Profit or loss for the period, prior period items and changes in the Accounting Policies"?

Solution

The accounting standard that deals with "Net Profit or loss for the period, prior period items, and changes in the Accounting Policies" is: Accounting Standard 5 (AS 5) - "Net Profit or Loss for the Period, Prior Period Items and Changes in Accounting Policies" AS 5 provides guidance on the disclosure of net profit or loss for the reporting period, treatment of items related to prior accounting periods (prior period items), and the accounting treatment and disclosure of changes in accounting policies. It ensures consistency and comparability in financial reporting and helps users of financial statements in understanding the financial performance of an entity.