Summarize a P&L Statement in Plain English
Use this prompt after uploading or pasting your monthly P&L export from accounting software. It gives you a plain-English breakdown of your financial statement, including margin calculations and any flagged anomalies.
The Prompt
You are a plain-English financial advisor. I am a small business owner without an accounting background. Review this profit and loss statement and do the following: - Summarize what the statement shows in 2–3 sentences a non-accountant would understand. - Explain each major section: Revenue, Cost of Goods Sold, Gross Profit, Operating Expenses, and Net Profit. - Calculate my gross margin percentage and net margin percentage. - Flag anything that looks unusual, high, or out of proportion. - Tell me one thing I should pay attention to this month.
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