Software Industry Equity Analysis: Do you add back Def. Rev?

I know that due to GAAP accounting, revenues are recognized on the basis of how often the payment is due. The rest is compiled into deferred revenues.

Thus, is it reasonable to add back deferred revenues to sales?

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