Business and Personal Finance Dictionary

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• EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES
  
  in the not-for-profit sector. There is a common misconception that not-for-profit organizations are not allowed to have a financial cushion as they are "not-for-profit". In this context it is useful to remember that not-for-profit organizations are also "not-for-loss" organizations. An organization cannot sustain losses over the long term without ceasing to operate or going bankrupt. Excess of revenue over expenses is the planned financial position that there will always be a sufficient amount of funds on hand to continue to run the not-for-profit entity for some period without additional funding; usually 3-4 months.
  
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