Revenue
Revenue (IPA: /ˈrɛvɪnjuː/)
Revenue is the total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services related to a company's primary operations. Revenue, also known as sales, is often referred to as the "top line" because it sits at the top of the company's income statement.
Etymology
The term "revenue" comes from the Old French revenu, meaning "that which comes back". It was first used in English in the early 15th century to refer to the returns from property or possessions.
Related Terms
- Gross Revenue: The total receipts from selling a firm's goods and services, without any deductions.
- Net Revenue: The income of a company after taking into account all operational expenses.
- Operating Revenue: The revenue earned from a company's core business operations.
- Non-operating Revenue: The revenue that is not generated by the primary activities of a business.
- Deferred Revenue: The payment received by a company for goods or services that have yet to be delivered or performed.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Revenue
- Wikipedia's article - Revenue
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