Unearned Revenue is an alternative name for the Shareholders' equity account typically known as Retained Earnings.
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Unearned Revenue is not an alternative name for the Shareholders' equity account Retained Earnings. Unearned Revenue represents a liability account that arises when a company receives payment in advance for goods or services that it has not yet delivered or performed. Retained Earnings represents the accumulated earnings of a company that have not been paid out as dividends to shareholders.

Unearned Revenue Is an Alternative Name for the Shareholders' Equity