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Gross deposits: what it means in practice.

The total of all deposits into the business account in a period before any adjustments.

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In plain language

The total of all deposits into the business account in a period before any adjustments.

Funders add up deposits, then adjust for transfers, loans and one-offs to find true revenue. Gross is the starting number.

Why it matters

It sets the size of what you can reasonably carry.

An example

Gross deposits of $62,000 may adjust to $56,000 after removing a $6,000 owner injection.

What to watch for

In practice for Canadian businesses

Make sure all business receipts pass through the business account so they are visible.

Questions to ask

In a file review

Reviewers start from gross deposits and then adjust: transfers between your own accounts come out, loan proceeds come out and refunds net against sales. What is left is the revenue figure the offer is sized on, which is why clean separation of business and personal accounts pays off.

A common misreading

Gross deposits are not profit and not even revenue. They are an input a reviewer cleans up before using.

Related terms

Common questions

Is gross the same as net?

No. Net removes transfers, loans and adjustments.

Where can I learn more?

See the related guides and the comparison pages, or apply and ask.

Is this legal advice?

No. It is educational information, and agreements vary.

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