Explain why we had any variation from the forecast

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When the P&L is produced from all the financial information for a period of time (usually a month), it gives the manager a "snapshot" of how the company did financially for that period.

1. Name 5 items or figures that you would look at to decide how the business is doing this month or this year. Assume that you have access to last years actual results.

2. What 5 things would you look at comparing the current P&L to the foretasted numbers.

3. Explain why we had any variation from the forecast.

4. What are the Key figures?

5. How can percentages help you determine how your are doing?

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