It represents an increase in owners' equity that results from profitable business operations. It is calculated as revenue minus expenses. Importantly, net income doesn't directly consist of cash or specific assets; it is an overall computation that reflects changes in owners' equity.
This is the price of goods sold or services rendered during a period. It causes owners' equity to increase, as it typically results in the receipt of cash or accounts receivable .
These are the costs of goods and services used to generate revenue, such as salaries, rent, and utilities. Expenses reduce owners' equity, either by decreasing assets or increasing liabilities.