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1.1.P.428 Profit

Usage

This definition applies to all payments.

Definition

'Profit', for a business, is the amount of earnings in excess of its expenses over a relevant period (e.g. 12 months).

Policy reference: SS Guide 4.3 Ordinary income

Last reviewed: 21 September 2020

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