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Bridge agency income growth into comparable-book movement, acquired contribution and scope changes. State the inclusion dates.
An agency can report rapid total growth after an acquisition while the existing book is flat or declining. Both total scale and comparable-book performance matter, but they answer different questions. A clear perimeter bridge lets leadership see each without dismissing the acquired business or masking the existing trend.
One row represents: one reporting client-period income record tagged to its origin and inclusion perimeter.
Useful fields: Client ID, income period, commission and fees, acquisition source, agency inclusion date, prior comparable-book flag, internal transfer flag and scope adjustment.
Define the comparison perimeter and time window before calculating growth. Separate acquired income included this period from comparable existing-client movements. Keep internal transfers net-zero at agency level and distinguish acquisitions from genuinely new clients. Label any pro forma comparison and explain how its prior-period information was obtained.
The following records and amounts are invented to show the method. They are not customer results, industry benchmarks or a forecast of Covirage performance.
| Component | Income | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Prior existing-book income | $500,000 | Opening comparable basis |
| Current existing-book income | $510,000 | +2% comparable growth |
| Acquired income included | $90,000 | Perimeter contribution |
| Current total | $600,000 | +20% total growth |
Total income grows 20%, while the defined existing book grows 2%. The $90,000 acquisition contribution explains the remaining increase. If the acquired book was included for only part of the year, that timing should be disclosed rather than treated as a full-year run rate.
Organic growth definitions vary. The report must describe its own perimeter and exclusions rather than implying a universal standard. This guide does not value an acquisition or recommend a transaction.
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No. Separate the acquired contribution from the movement in a defined comparable book and disclose the inclusion periods.