Stax

MAY 20, 2024

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. So, what differentiates ‘earned’ versus ‘unearned revenue’?

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SaaStr

JANUARY 24, 2022

Simply put, you recognize revenue or cost in the month it incurred. Let’s say you receive a contract from a customer that outlines they will pay you $100 for the monthly subscription with an invoice of terms Net 30. Advice: With an Excel sheet model, start tracking your recognized/deferred revenue balances.

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ProfitWell

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Scheduled payments have become a core form of revenue collection. Of course, recurring payments vary depending on the business. As the subscription universe continues to expand, you can expect to see even more subscription payment plans. What are subscription payments?

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Subscription Flow

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

It is a powerful tool which automates the generation of recurring invoices and financial reports. It also works harmoniously with SubscriptionFlow to speed-up subscription management, and track recurring payments. Tailor your invoices according to individual clients, with specific payment terms.

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Baremetrics

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

After all, SaaS has many unique metrics and KPIs that can’t be communicated using only a three statement structure. For more established companies, the standard and widely-understood method for forecasting cash from annual payments is to forecast Deferred Revenue. New Customers.

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Baremetrics

AUGUST 11, 2021

Revenue recognition, as per GAAP, states that payment is recognized as revenue after delivering the product or service in its entirety. Of course, that’s not how SaaS revenue works. (We We wrote more about revenue recognition here!) Financial reporting communicates a company's financial performance and results.

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ProfitWell

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Your subscription company should run like a well-oiled machine. Retain subscribed customers: Unlike other businesses, SaaS businesses rely on customers paying monthly or yearly for their subscription. Accounting software will keep all revenue assets organized. Taking advantage of SaaS tools will help you accomplish this.

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