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Single-step Income Statement definitions
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  • Single-step Income Statement

    Financial report format listing all revenues, then all expenses, with net income calculated as the difference between the two.
  • Revenue

    Total inflow from business activities such as sales and services, before any expenses are deducted.
  • Sales Revenue

    Income generated from selling goods to customers, representing a primary source of revenue.
  • Service Revenue

    Income earned from providing services rather than selling physical products.
  • Expense

    Outflow or cost incurred in the process of generating revenue, including wages, interest, and other costs.
  • Wage Expense

    Total compensation paid to employees for their labor during a specific period.
  • Interest Expense

    Cost incurred from borrowing funds, typically paid to lenders as a percentage of outstanding debt.
  • Cost of Goods Sold

    Direct costs attributable to the production or purchase of goods sold by a business.
  • Income Tax Expense

    Amount owed to tax authorities based on taxable income for the period.
  • General and Administrative Expenses

    Costs related to overall business operations, not directly tied to production or sales.
  • Net Income

    Resulting figure after subtracting total expenses from total revenues, indicating profitability.
  • Dividends

    Distributions of earnings to shareholders, not considered an expense on the income statement.
  • Accounts Payable

    Obligations to pay suppliers for goods or services received, not classified as revenue or expense.
  • Total Revenues

    Sum of all income sources before any expenses are deducted, used as the starting point in the statement.
  • Total Expenses

    Aggregate of all costs incurred during the period, subtracted from total revenues to determine net income.