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Qu'est-ce que le/la Chiffre d'affaires ?

Le chiffre d'affaires correspond au total des produits qu'une entreprise génère par la vente de biens ou de services avant déduction des coûts – la « ligne du haut » du compte de résultat.

Revenue sits at the top of the income statement and is the starting point for every profitability calculation. It is recognised when goods are delivered or services performed, not necessarily when cash arrives — under IFRS 15 and ASC 606 the contract performance obligation drives timing.

Analysts distinguish gross revenue (total billings) from net revenue (after returns, refunds and discounts). Growth rate, mix between recurring and one-off sales, and the gap between booked and recognised revenue all signal business quality.

Formule
Net Revenue = Gross Sales − Returns − Discounts
Exemple

A SaaS startup signs a CHF 120,000 annual contract in January; under IFRS 15 it recognises CHF 10,000 in revenue each month rather than the full amount upfront.

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Questions fréquentes

Is revenue the same as profit?+

No. Revenue is income before costs; profit is what remains after every expense, interest and tax.

What is recurring revenue?+

Predictable income from subscriptions or contracts that renew, used to value SaaS and service businesses.

When is revenue recognised?+

When control of the good or service passes to the customer, not when the invoice is paid.