Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) represents gains and losses that are not included in net income on the income statement but are reported in the equity section of the balance sheet.
A financial statement showing the extent to which shareholders' equity has increased or decreased from all the gains and losses recognized during a specific period, excluding transactions with shareholders.
Total comprehensive income is the sum of net profit shown in the profit and loss account (income statement) along with any other comprehensive income. Under the Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (Section 5), it should be presented as part of a statement of comprehensive income (statement of total recognized gains and losses).
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