Easy Tech TutsHow to Find Gross Revenue in QuickBooks, Get it Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Your gross revenue is your total top-line earnings before any expenses or cost of goods sold get subtracted, and QuickBooks Online surfaces this number directly on the Profit and Loss statement. This guide shows where to look and how to keep the figure handy for regular checks on your business's sales velocity.
01Open the Reports section
From the left sidebar, click Reports to reach your report library.
02Search for Profit and Loss
Type Profit and Loss into the search bar and select the standard P&L report.
03Set your date range
Use the customization ribbon to choose the financial period you want to review.
04Choose cash or accrual
Toggle between Cash and Accrual accounting methods depending on whether you want to see invoiced revenue or collected cash.
05Locate the Total Income row
Run the report and scroll to the top Income section to find your Total Income or Gross Sales figure, before any deductions.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between gross revenue and net income?
Gross revenue is your top-line total before expenses, while net income is what's left after all costs and deductions are subtracted.
Should I use cash or accrual to check gross revenue?
Cash basis shows what you've actually collected, while accrual shows what you've invoiced — pick whichever matches how you track performance.
Can I save this report setup for quick future checks?
Yes, use Save Customization in the upper right to lock in a shortcut you can return to without resetting filters each time.
Can I export the gross revenue figure to a spreadsheet?
Yes, the report's export dropdown lets you download a clean Excel or PDF version of the full ledger.
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