How to use the Profit and Loss Narrative Generator.
A profit and loss narrative should connect supplied figures to known drivers. Separate observed changes from explanations that still need evidence, and keep accounting periods comparable.
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Compare the same accounting periods and categories, calculating absolute and percentage movements. Explain only drivers supported by notes or underlying figures. Separate margin changes from total-profit changes and flag reclassifications or one-off items that affect comparability.
- What you provide
- User-supplied P&L and comparison period.
- What you get
- Arithmetic-checked explanation without financial advice.
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Illustrative input and output · a teaching example, not a live WebAct run
Example input
Revenue increased from USD 20,000 to USD 24,000; expenses increased from USD 15,000 to USD 19,000; no driver notes provided.
Completed example
Revenue rose 20% and expenses rose about 26.7%. Reported profit remained USD 5,000. The figures alone do not establish why expenses grew faster; request the expense breakdown.
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Decisions and troubleshooting.
Can increased expenses be attributed to hiring from the totals alone?
No. Request the expense breakdown or supplied management notes before naming a cause.
Why does revenue growth fail to increase reported profit?
Costs may have risen by a similar or greater amount. Show both movements and the resulting margin rather than focusing on revenue alone.
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