what s the difference between net income and comprehensive income 
net income is the actual profit or gain that a company makes in a particular period comprehensive income is the sum of that net income plus the value of yet unrealized profits or losses in the same period the bottom linecomprehensive income is the sum of a company s net income as recorded on the income statement and unrealized income or other comprehensive income that is not included on an income statement but is recorded in the statement of comprehensive income the statement of comprehensive income displays both net income details and other comprehensive income details it is appreciated for its more comprehensive view of a company s profitability picture for a particular period 