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Deferred Revenue

Definition

Income received by a company for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or performed, recorded as a liability on the balance sheet. In SaaS and subscription businesses, deferred revenue is a key indicator of future recognised revenue and contract backlog strength.

Related Terms

Data Assets Data Governance Data Monetisation Deal Sourcing Depreciation

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