Revenue, also known simply as "sales", does not deduct any costs or expenses associated with operating the business. Profit is the amount of income that remains after accounting for all expenses, debts, additional income streams, and operating costs.

What is included in revenue?

Fees earned from providing services and the amounts of merchandise sold. Examples of revenue accounts include: Sales, Service Revenues, Fees Earned, Interest Revenue, Interest Income. ... Revenue accounts are credited when services are performed/billed and therefore will usually have credit balances.

Is revenue before or after expenses?

Revenue. The revenue number is the income a company generates before any expenses are taken out. Therefore, when a company has "top-line growth," the company is experiencing an increase in gross sales or revenue.