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Chapter 4: Revenue Recognition under ASC 606

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Ch. 4 — ASC 606 Revenue Recognition

FAR · 18% of exam

The Five-Step Model

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Identify the contract with a customer

2

Identify the performance obligations

3

Determine the transaction price

4

Allocate the transaction price

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Recognize revenue when (or as) obligations are satisfied

Example: Software License + Support Bundle

AccountDebit ($)Credit ($)
Accounts Receivable120,000
Revenue — Software License100,000
Deferred Revenue — Support20,000
→ License recognized immediately (point in time); support recognized over 12 months (over time)

🧠 Mnemonic

"I.I.D.A.R."

Identify contract · Identify obligations · Determine price · Allocate price · Recognize revenue

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FAR MCQs frequently test Step 2 (identifying separate performance obligations). The license + support bundle is a classic exam scenario.

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Relative standalone selling price method: always allocate based on SSP ratios, not contract price ratios.

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"Over time" recognition requires one of three criteria. Most support/maintenance contracts qualify via the third criterion (no alternative use + right to payment).

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5-step recognition model
Variable consideration
Contract modifications
Principal vs. Agent
Bill-and-hold arrangements
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FAR · Fundamentals

DEAD CLIC

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FAR · Fundamentals

Debits increase: Expenses, Assets, Dividends Credits increase: Liabilities, Income, Capital

AUD · Risk

PEARLS

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AUD · Risk

Audit risk model components: Planning · Engagement letter · Assess risk · Risk response · Low-level tests · Subsequent events

FAR · ASC 606

When is revenue recognized "over time"?

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FAR · ASC 606

1. Customer simultaneously receives & consumes 2. Asset has no alternative use + right to payment 3. Entity's performance creates/enhances customer-controlled asset

ACCA · F3

ACCA F3: The Accounting Equation

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ACCA · F3

Assets = Liabilities + Equity → Equity = Share capital + Retained earnings → Retained earnings = Opening RE + Profit − Dividends

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