Parameters

1. Period - refers to the specific time frame for which the financial data is reported and analyzed. The period parameter defines the start and end dates of the accounting period, allowing users to view the financial performance of a company within a specified time interval.
   
2. Report Type - refers to the level of detail presented in the report. Generally, income statement reports can be generated in two types: Summary and Detailed. Each type serves different purposes depending on the needs of the user, such as high-level review or in-depth financial analysis.
   
3. Accounting Method - refers to the system or rules a business uses to record and report financial transactions. It affects how income and expenses are recognized in the financial statements, including the income statement. The two primary accounting methods are the Cash basis and the Accrual basis. The choice of accounting method significantly impacts the timing of when revenue and expenses appear in the income statement.
   
4. Show Columns By - allows users to display financial data in separate columns based on specific criteria. This feature helps compare different aspects of financial performance within the same report by organizing the data into multiple columns. You can show columns by Class, Projects, Customer or Vendor.
   
5. Compare against - a feature that allows users to compare financial performance across different periods. This comparison can be essential for analyzing trends, identifying growth patterns, and understanding how the company's financials are changing over time. You can compare the report with previous or prior periods (years, months, weeks, days).
   
6. Number of periods - refers to the number of time intervals or periods (such as months, quarters, or years) that will be displayed and compared in the report. This feature allows users to review financial performance across multiple time periods, facilitating trend analysis and performance tracking over time.
   
7. Account Presentation - refers to how the financial data, specifically revenues, expenses, and other income-related accounts, are organized and displayed. You can display Account Description Only, Account Code & Description & Account Code Only.
   
8. Show Accounts With Zero Balance - option that allows users to display accounts even if they have no activity (i.e., a zero balance) during the reporting period. This feature provides flexibility in terms of how much detail is included in the report and is especially useful for complete account visibility or auditing purposes. show or hide accounts with $0 balance.
   
9. Show Inactive Accounts - option that allows users to display accounts that have been marked as inactive, even though they are no longer being used for current transactions. Inactive accounts may have been used in the past, but they have been deactivated and are no longer part of the day-to-day accounting processes.
   
10. Show "Total" column - option that allows users to display a column showing the total values for each account or category within the report. This column aggregates the data across all selected periods or categories, providing a summary total that gives a quick overview of the overall financial figures. When enabled, a "Total" column is added to the beginning of the report, summarizing the amounts for each account or line item across all periods or segments included in the report.
    
11. Sort Field - allows users to organize and arrange data based on specific criteria, such as account names, amounts, percentages, report periods. etc. This feature enhances the clarity and effectiveness of financial analysis by providing a structured view of the data, making it easier to identify key figures and trends.