Definition of Revenue (FASB Concepts Statement No. 6): Inflows or other enhancements of assets of an entity or settlements of its liabilities (or a combination of both) from delivery or producing goods, rendering services, or other activities that constitute the entity’s ongoing major or central operations. Separate definition for Gains Guidelines for Revenue Recognition The revenue recognition principle (FASB Concept Stmt. No. 5) provides that companies should recognize revenue 1) when
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Advanced Issues in Revenue Recognition CONTENT ANALYSIS OF END-OF-CHAPTER ASSIGNMENTS NUMBER TOPIC CONTENT LO ADAPTED DIFFICULTY TIME EST. AACSB AICPA BLOOM’S Q17-1 Revenue Recognition Recognition of revenue when the earnings process is not complete 1 ! Easy 5 Analytic Measurement Comprehension Q17-2 Revenue Recognition Distinguish between
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CHAPTER 5 Revenue Recognition and Profitability Analysis Part A: Introduction to Revenue Recognition I. Revenue Recognition in General A. FASB definition: “Revenues are inflows or other enhancements of assets of an entity or settlements of its liabilities (or a combination of both) from delivering or producing goods, rendering services, or other activities that constitute the entity’s ongoing major or central operations.” In other words, revenue tracks the inflow of net assets that occurs
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vouchers constitute deferred revenue which must be recognized when the service is used. When recognizing revenue for the Power Starterpack, Velocity can immediately recognize the sale of activation cards because they do not require extra service after sale. This early recognition of revenue increases income because the revenue is recognized in the same period it is earned. The prepaid vouchers in the Power Starterpack require a different method of revenue recognition. The vouchers may be redeemed
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working in the accounting department at his aunt’s software company, O’Brian Software. Nick is going over the financial statements when he recognizes some questionable revenue recognition issues. Nick proceeds to address his concerns with the chief financial officer of the company, Lee Marchetti. Lee explains to Nick how revenue recognition is broken down and that a lot of information and judgment is involved. It is also pointed out that since the company went public three years ago they have consistently
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Citi Research Equities 27 March 2014 │ 20 pages Western Europe New UK Auditor’s Reports A Review of the New Information What's New — UK auditor’s reports became (a bit more) interesting this year. Auditors are now required to provide company-specific information in their reports. We have reviewed some of the new reports and summarise key conclusions here. 3 new pieces of information: — Auditors are required to report on the materiality for the audit, the scope of the audit
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CONSERVATIVE RECOGNITION OR COOKIE JAR RESERVES Robin Turner Summary Two months after graduating from college Nick O'Brien started to work in the accounting department at his aunt's software company. While going over some financial statements Nick notices what he believes are revenue recognition issues. Since Nick believes that Lee Marchetti the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of O'Brien Software is an honest man, he decides to have a discussion with him about what he believes are revenue recognition
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auditors to conceal this information from their audit clients? AnswerforQuestion2: • Levels of materiality determine the nature, extent and timing of the substantive testing. • Auditors should not reveal materiality levels to their clients. • Deloitte might have considered increasing substantive testing in this area given Mr. Crawford's inquiry. • Auditors must consider both qualitative and
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Case 06-7: Crazy Computers Page 1 PROFESSOR’S DISCUSSION MATERIALS Objectives of the Case This case gives students an opportunity to evaluate revenue recognition issues regarding extended warranty contracts. Applicable Professional Pronouncements ASC 605-20, Revenue Recognition: Services (ASC 605-20) (FASB Technical Bulletin No. 90-1, Accounting for Separately Priced Extended Warranty and Product Maintenance Contracts (Technical Bulletin 90-1)) ASC 944, Financial Service — Insurance (ASC 944)
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January 1, 2005 (AdoptIFRS.org). Hong Kong’s primary GAAP-required statements are known as Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRSs), including their interpretations (Deloitte Global Services Limited, 2013). Other mandated GAAP requirements are found in Hong Kong’s Companies Ordinance as well as its Listing Rules (Deloitte Global Services Limited, 2013). The following paragraphs briefly highlight key financial statement items and their differing treatments by Hong Kong under IFRS and U.S. GAAP
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