Define Net Profit. Net Profit/ Operating Profit Net profit, also known as operating profit is actual earnings of the company in a given period of time. It is a measure of the profitability after accounting for all costs. In simple terms, net profit is the money left over after paying all the expenses including taxes and interest. It is the calculated by subtracting total expenses from total revenues. Net income can be either distributed among shareholders of the company or held by the firm as retained earnings for the future purposes.
Net Profit = Gross Profit – Total Operating Expenses – Taxes – Interest
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