Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Revenue, costs & profit · Core

Interest income

Also called: finance income

ELI5

Income earned from cash, loans or other interest-bearing assets.

Used in conversation

“The number is useful only if everyone calculates interest income the same way.”

Pitch context

You will see “Interest income” in financial models, budgets, board packs and investor materials when the discussion reaches revenue, costs & profit.

Why it matters: In revenue, costs & profit, different calculation boundaries, periods or accounting treatments can change the number and the decision.

Caution

Calculation, recognition and disclosure can vary by accounting framework, company policy and reporting context.

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