If a company initially records a deferred revenue as a liability, an adjusting entry must be made at the end of the period to increase the liability account.

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Deferred revenue is initially recorded as a liability because it represents an obligation to deliver goods or services. As the company fulfills this obligation, an adjusting entry is made to decrease the liability and recognize the revenue.

If a Company Initially Records a Deferred Revenue as a Liability