A statement of financial position should be dated for a period (such as "For the year ended December 31,20A"),whereas an income statement should be dated at a point in time (such as "December 31,20A").

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A statement of financial position (balance sheet) is dated at a point in time, while an income statement is dated for a period, reflecting performance over that time.

A Statement of Financial Position Should Be Dated for a Period