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How did revenue compare to budget?
Revenue overviewAugust 2026
$1,116,000USD · accrual basis
$84,000 below budget
−7.0%
$1.116m
Revenue
$1.200m
Budget
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“How did revenue compare to budget?”
Revenue was $84,000 below budget.
Revenue of $1,116,000 compared with a budget of $1,200,000. That is a 7.0% shortfall for the selected period and scope.
Revenue$1,116,000
Budget$1,200,000
Variance−$84,000
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Revenue, in context.
| Service line | Revenue | Budget | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audit | $546,000 | $600,000 | −$54,000 |
| Advisory | $339,000 | $360,000 | −$21,000 |
| Tax | $231,000 | $240,000 | −$9,000 |
| Total | $1,116,000 | $1,200,000 | −$84,000 |
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- 01Audit
- −$54,000
- 02Advisory
- −$21,000
- 03Tax
- −$9,000
Total difference−$84,000
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