Income vs. revenue – learn the definitions and differences

Income and revenue are some of the most basic terms associated with the financial world. Although they do not seem to be problematic concepts, mistakes are often made which, at best, expose ignorance but, at worst, can lead to a real loss.
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Formula for calculating income

Example 1



Example 2

Example 3



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