Required 1. Complete the paragraph explaining why unearned revenues are liabilities instead of revenues. In the explanation, use the following actual example: Maclean's magazine collects cash from subscribers in advance and later delivers magazines to subscribers over a one-year period. Explain what happens to the unearned subscription revenue over the course of a year as Maclean's delivers magazines to subscribers. Into what account does the unearned subscription revenue go as Maclean's delivers magazines? 2. Give the journal entries that Maclean's would make to: a. Collect $41,000 of subscription revenue in advance. b. Record earning $14,000 of subscription revenue. Include an explanation for each entry.

Definition Definition Structural system an enterprise uses to collect, store, report, retrieve, and process financial data. Accounting information systems are used by business analysts, auditors, accountants, and consultants for accurate and efficient access to financial data.