-AR Subscription Unearned Revenue Monthly Invoicing & Revenue Recognition 1155
Channel: Accounting Instruction, Help, & How To
Date: 2023-12-03

😎 Unlocking QuickBooks Desktop 2024 Secrets! 🚀

Get ready for a deep dive into the latest features of QuickBooks Desktop 2024, where we unravel the mysteries behind accounts receivable subscription, unearned revenue, monthly invoicing, and revenue recognition. But before we embark on this accounting adventure, a quick shoutout to our sponsor – us! 🙌 Yes, we're sponsoring ourselves because our merchandise is cooler than the rest. Check out our "Crunching Numbers is My Cardio" product line – because who said accounting can't be stylish?

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🕵️‍♂️ In the Previous Episode...

In our last presentation, we delved into the Enterprise version of QuickBooks Desktop, practicing the new unearned revenue feature. Now, it's time to explore scenarios with unearned and earned revenue using the negative accounts receivable method. Buckle up as we navigate through the intricacies of different invoicing models!

📊 Comparing Scenarios: Unearned vs. Earned Revenue

We kick off with a standard scenario: estimate ➡️ sales order ➡️ invoice ➡️ payment. But what if we want the deposit upfront? Two scenarios unfold – one using the old method with negative AR and the other linking to unearned revenue.

🤔 Understanding Negative AR and Unearned Revenue

Negative AR: While unconventional for reporting, it's an easy internal tracking method. See how it ties into accounts receivable, offering pros and cons. The AR balance may be negative, but the subledger ties in seamlessly.

💡 The Unearned Revenue Game Plan

With unearned revenue, we focus on subscription models. Dive into the process of creating estimates, sales orders, and receiving payments upfront. But the twist? No invoicing until the service is rendered. Unearned revenue acts as a placeholder for the funds collected.

📈 Revenue Recognition Magic

As we periodically invoice our client, watch the negative AR transform into earned revenue. Follow the journal entries, understand the dynamics of breaking out liabilities, and witness the balance sheet and income statement align.

🔍 Tracking the Numbers

Explore the AR balance detail report, unveiling the negative AR for the specific client. While it may raise reporting concerns, the subledger integration ensures accurate tracking.

🔮 What's Next? Stay Tuned!

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