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    Nov 16, 2008, 10:40 PM
    Unfilled Sales Order as a liability
    Why is an unfilled sales order a liability instead of revenue?
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    Dec 12, 2008, 08:18 PM

    If you have received the sales order but have not filled it you have a liability because you have to fill the order. You have not earned the revenue yet.
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