Deferred Revenue, Additions ⓘCompanies tag every number in their SEC filings with a standard name. This page collects every value MICROSOFT CORP reported under this one.us-gaap:DeferredRevenueAdditions

Amount of deferred revenue recognized for transactions arising during the current reporting period. Deferred revenue is a liability as of the balance sheet date related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an Entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP.