If cash is received from customers in payment for services that have not yet been performed,the business would record the cash receipt as:

A) A debit to an unearned revenue account.
B) A debit to a prepaid expense account.
C) A credit to an unearned revenue account.
D) A credit to a prepaid expense account.
E) A credit to accounts payable.

Unearned Revenue

Income received by a business for goods or services yet to be delivered or provided; also known as deferred revenue.

Prepaid Expense

Payments made beforehand for products or services that will be provided at a later date.

Cash Receipt

A document acknowledging the receipt of cash, often provided to a customer who makes a payment.