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What is the primary difference between Revenues and Gains?

1. Revenues arise from ordinary operating activities, while gains arise from peripheral transactions
2. Gains are recognized only when cash is actually received, unlike accrual-based revenues
3. Revenues are reported net of related costs, while gains are reported as gross cash inflows
4. Revenues increase assets through ordinary operations, whereas gains only ever decrease recorded liabilities

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