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CBrooks
Level 1

AJE Unearned Revenue

We use the cash accounting method. However, in line of work the owners want the unearned revenue tracked.  I collect a deposit, and then 3 installement payments.  I have a Unearned Revenue account & Revenue account.   What would me Journal enter look like? And what about the sales tax collected?   Thank You
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Teri
Level 9

AJE Unearned Revenue

Unearned revenue is part of accrual-basis accounting since if you were doing cash-basis accounting, you would recognize cash received as Revenue when received.  Suggest you need to pick one or the other.

Trying to mix them will make a mess for you on tax returns for sure.

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