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Irregular items on the income statement

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What are some examples of these irregular items?

What are some items included in other comprehensive income and why are they included in other comprehensive income but not included in net income?

Should these items be included in net income, or not included at all?

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The solution presents a list of four major types of irregular transactions which are included under 'Other comprehensive income'. It also includes a statement giving a reason for their inclusion.

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Other comprehensive income is a place to account for changes to equity (net assets) which are not part of the business of revenue minus expenses. Granted they occur either as a result of operations or incidental to operations, but they are unrealized as of the ...

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