The name unearned revenue implies that this type of account is a revenue account and belongs on

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The name "unearned revenue" implies that this type of account is a revenue account and belongs on an income statement. However, these accounts actually appear on the statement of financial position as liabilities. Explain (a) why unearned revenue items are liabilities, and (b) why they require adjustment at the end of each period.

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Financial Accounting Tools for Business Decision Making

ISBN: 978-1118644942

6th Canadian edition

Authors: Paul D. Kimmel, Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso, Barbara Trenholm, Wayne Irvine

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