How do you journalize unearned fees?

To journalize unearned fees, you record the amount received as a liability since the service has not yet been performed. The journal entry typically involves debiting the cash account and crediting the unearned revenue account. For example, if you receive $1,000 in unearned fees, you would debit Cash $1,000 and credit Unearned Revenue $1,000. Once the service is performed, you would then recognize the revenue by debiting Unearned Revenue and crediting Revenue.