Unearned Revenues
Illustrative Entries

 

XX-XX-X9

Cash

 

1,200

 
            Unearned Revenue    

1,200

  Sold a one-year software license for $1,200      

 

XX-XX-X9

Unearned Revenue

 

900

 
            Revenue    

900

  Year-end adjusting entry to reflect "earned" portion of software license (9 months at $100 per month)