What is the difference between a balance sheet and an income statement?
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A
The balance sheet shows profitability over time; the income statement shows a snapshot of assets
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B
The balance sheet shows assets, liabilities, and equity at a point in time; the income statement shows revenues and expenses over a period
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C
They are the same document with different names
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D
The balance sheet is for external use only; the income statement is internal