Revenue Recognition

The recognition of revenue is among the most misunderstood areas of accounting, leading to ongoing arguments between management and auditors about how to account for various sales transactions. Revenue Recognition brings clarity to the topic by focusing on Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which describes the five-step process for recognizing many types of revenue. The discussion includes the establishment of a contract, the determination of performance obligations, and how to set and allocate prices. The manual covers many ancillary topics as well, including the treatment of variable consideration, noncash consideration, price discounts, subsequent price changes, consignments, licensing, repurchase agreements, disclosures, and more. In short, when there is an issue about revenue recognition, consult this manual.