Revenue Recognition: Converge between U.S. GAAP and IFRS While the basic revenue recognition model under US GAAP and IFRS share some similarities, if we make a comparison under two systems, we may find quite a few differences. In general, IFRS has much less industry-specific guidance than does US GAAP. First, one of the main differences lies in timing of revenue recognition with respect to contracts criteria such as long-term construction or contingency. According to US GAAP, revenue must be realized
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ISSUES IN ACCOUNTING EDUCATION Vol. 26, No. 3 2011 pp. 609–618 American Accounting Association DOI: 10.2308/iace-50029 A Series of Revenue Recognition Research Cases Using the Codification R. Mark Alford, Teresa M. DiMattia, Nancy T. Hill, and Kevin T. Stevens ABSTRACT: This series of four short cases is designed to help students develop the skills to research the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification and other authoritative literature. It also is
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CASE 2-1 Revenue and Expense Recognition—Orthodontic Centers of America CASE OBJECTIVES The objective of this case is to evaluate the revenue and expense recognition methods used by the company. INTRODUCTION The following information was extracted from the 1999 and 2000 annual reports of Orthodontic Centers of America [OCA]. The company provides practice management services to orthodontic practices in the United States. OCA acquires and develops orthodontic centers and manages the business
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Page 4 – Related Article Summary Page 1 – Textbook Problem Page 2 – Supporting References Page 3 – Financial Statement Notes Page 4 – Related Article Summary Revenue Recognition Target & Walmart Revenue Recognition Target & Walmart 1. Textbook Problem (a) – What is the authoritative literature addressing revenue recognition when right of return exists? (b) – What is meant by “right of return”? Per FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) topic 605-15-05-2 (right of return):
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Revenue recognition – the accounting term for determining the amount of revenues to be “booked” for purposes of calculating a firm’s earnings in a given period – is an important, complex and controversial issue. The importance of revenue recognition stems from the accountant’s approach to calculating earnings, which is to first calculate recognized (“booked”) revenues, and then deduct the accounting costs of earning those revenues (a process known as “matching costs with revenues”). Consequently
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Proposed Revision for Revenue Recognition Xin Yan Introduction Since 2002, the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB or collectively the boards) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board of US (FASB or collectively the boards) have been working together on a project to revise and converge IFRS and US GAAP on revenue. Consequently, the Boards have jointly issued two exposure drafts outlining proposed changes. The latest one was published in November 2011 with public comments
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Executive Summary In November 2011, the FASB and IASB released the Exposure Draft: Revenue Recognition in Contracts with Customers which aims to replace the existing FRS 18 Revenue. The exposure draft aims to improve and streamline current revenue recognition methods and provide a more robust framework to do so. As a result, revenue recognition under the exposure draft is carried out differently in a number of ways. Maxis Berhad is an investment holding company which provides telecommunication
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Under the new revenue recognition guidance at ASC 606-05-4, an entity recognizes revenue in accordance with the five-step process. This guidance provides financial statement users with more information regarding the nature, timing, and extent of revenue from contracts with customers and requires more stringent disclosures to enable the end user to develop a thorough understanding of the process. This requires the company to identify a contract with a customer, identify the specific performance obligations
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The purpose of this memorandum is to inform you whether the $3 million in sales are related to the three customers can be recorded in this year’s revenue or not. Deciding if the sales can be recorded in this year’s revenue is a big deal for the company, Medical Devices Inc., because it determines if the company reaches the budgeted sales or not. Medical Devices Inc. is a company that trades securities on the American Stock Exchange to various businesses and people. As the year-end is approaching
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1. Revenue Recognition for Multiple-Element Arrangements-The Case of Velocity Cellular A. According to the case the ASC 605-25, the activation card should be treated as a separate deliverable and a separate unit of accounting. As mentioned in the case, each Power Starterpack prepaid phone service plan includes an activation card and an airtime voucher. As addressed in the ASC 605-25-25-5, in an arrangement with multiple deliverables, the delivered item or items shall be considered a separate unit
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