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title: "Difference between gross and net revenue"
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# Difference between gross and net revenue

## Question

How does gross revenue differ from net revenue in ROLLER?

## Solution

> [!NOTE]
> Gross revenue and net revenue in ROLLER show how much money your business is making using the [accrual accounting method](/v1/docs/how-roller-tracks-revenue-cash-versus-accrual-accounting). This method recognizes revenue when it's earned (ie a guest redeems tickets or tickets expire due to non-attendance), not when payment for the sale is received.

| Term | Definition | Example |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gross revenue | Gross revenue is the total recognized revenue, inclusive of tax. Revenue in ROLLER is recognized based on the booking date (attendance date) or [ticket expiry date](/v1/docs/revenue-recognition-and-product-expiry-rules-in-roller-accrual-accounting), rather than the date when payment was received. | Yesterday, 100 tickets were booked at $44.00 each (including tax). Of these, 95 were redeemed at the point of sale (POS), and 5 went unused and expired. Gross revenue = $4,400.00 |
| Net revenue | Net revenue is gross revenue less tax payable*. | Gross revenue = $4,400.00 Tax payable on gross revenue = $365 Net revenue = $4,400 - $365 = $4,035 |

* Tax payable on gross revenue.

## Learn more

- [Cash versus accrual accounting](/v1/docs/how-roller-tracks-revenue-cash-versus-accrual-accounting)
- [Key concepts and terms in ROLLER reports](/v1/docs/quick-guide-key-concepts-terms-in-roller-reports)
- [Recognizing revenue based on product expiry in ROLLER](/v1/docs/revenue-recognition-and-product-expiry-rules-in-roller-accrual-accounting)
- [ROLLER for bookkeepers](/v1/docs/roller-for-bookkeepers)

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