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Unearned Revenue: What it is and What it Means for Subscription Businesses

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When can revenue NOT be counted as revenue? The concept of unearned revenue can easily trip up SaaS companies that offer subscription services and products on a recurring basis. Unlike when selling ordinary products, you cannot recognize the revenue earned from a subscription all at once.

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Xero vs QuickBooks Online: Which Accounting Software is Best for Your Business?

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TL;DR Xero and Quickbooks are two of the most popular cloud-based accounting platforms. In reality, neither platform is necessarily better than the other. The stand-out platform will reveal itself only when assessed against your business needs. Integrations Xero can integrate with over 1,000 third-party platforms.