Unearned Revenue
Unearned Revenue refers to money received by a business for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or performed. This payment is considered a liability on the company's balance sheet because the business still owes the customer the product or service.
When the company eventually delivers the product or service, it recognizes the revenue, moving it from the liability account to the income statement. This process ensures that revenue is recorded in the correct accounting period, following the Revenue Recognition Principle.