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surplus
Excess. also called overage. Also, the extent to which assets exceed liabilities. Also, profits remaining after subtracting for operating expenses, taxes, interest, and insurance. see also net surplus, budget surplus, restricted surplus, trade surplus, paid-in surplus.
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