Deferred revenue:
It is an advance made by the buyer before receiving the product or service. In upcoming period seller will have an obligation to provide goods or perform the services to the buyer for the payment already received. It is a current liability until the goods are delivered or the service is performed.
To Journalize: the entry that Company S would make at the time it sells its subscription.
Deferred revenue:
It is an advance made by the buyer before receiving the product or service. In upcoming period seller will have an obligation to provide goods or perform the services to the buyer for the payment already received. It is a current liability until the goods are delivered or the service is performed.
To Journalize: the entry that Company S would make each time it distributes a magazine.
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