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What Is Accounting Profit?

By Mike PriceUpdated Sep 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM

Key Points

  • Accounting profit, calculated as revenue minus all costs, directly impacts stock prices.
  • Economic profit includes opportunity cost, providing deeper insight into resource utilization.
  • Cash flow, often preferred by investors, offers a clearer financial position than accounting profit.

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