Chapter 2 Flashcards
In general what are the criteria for revenue recognition under US GAAP
Earned and realized or realizable. The following four criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized
Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists
Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered
The price is fixed and determinable
Collection is reasonably assured
What are the four categories of revenue transactions under IFRS and what are the common revenue recognition criteria for those categories?
Sales of goods
Rendering of services
Revenue from interest, royalties, and dividends
Construction Contracts
Common revenue recognition criteria include:
Revenues and costs can be reliably measured
It is probable that economic benefits will flow to the entity
When should revenue from performance of services be recognized under US GAAP and IFRS
US GAAP
In the period in which services have been rendered and are able to be billed
IFRS
Using the percentage of completion method when the outcome of the transaction can be estimated reliably
What are the conditions for revenue recognition when the right of return exists?
The sales price is substantially fixed at the time of sale
The buyer assumes all risks of loss because the goods are considered in the buyers possession
The buyer has paid some form of consideration
The product sold is substantially complete
THe amount of future returns can be reasonably estimated
Name an example of both 1) accelerated and 2) deferred revenue recognition relative to normal recognition when revenue is recognized at the time goods are transferred
The percentage of completion method of longterm construction accounting is an example of accelerated revenue recognition.
The installment method (or cost recovery method) is an example of deferred revenue recognition
How are purchased intangible assets and internally developed intangible assets recorded under US GAAP and IFRS
Purchased Intangible assets:
Recorded at cost, including legal and registration fees, under US GAAP and IFRS
Internally developed intangible assets:
Legal fees, costs of successful defense, registration fees, consulting fees, and design fees can be capitalized under US GAAP and IFRS
Under US GAAP R&D costs must be expensed. Under IFRS research costs must be expensed but development costs may be capitalized if they meet certain criteria
How are intangible assets reported under US GAAP and IFRS?
US GAAP
Reported at cost less amortization and impairment
IFRS
Reported using the cost model (same as GAAP) or revaluation model. Under revaluation model reported at fair value on revaluation date less subsequent amortization and impairment
How should contractual amounts of future services to be performed under a franchise agreement be accounted for by. The franchisor and the franchisee
They should be recorded at their present value as unearned revenue by the franchisor until earned and as an intangible asset by the franchisee
Define startup costs
what is the accounting treatment of startup costs?
Costs incurred for onetime activities to start a new operation. Startup costs include costs incurred in the formation of a corporation
Startup costs are expensed in the period incurred
Define goodwill
Excess of the fair value of a subsidiary over the fair value of the subsidiary’s net assets
Costs of maintaining and or developing goodwill cannot be capitalized
What is the maximum period overwhich an identifiable intangible asset (not goodwill) should be amortized?
The shorter of its estimated useful economic life and its remaining legal life (as in a copyright, franchise or patent)
Goodwill is not amortized but must be tested at least annually for impairment
What is the proper treatment of research and development costs under US GAAP and IFRS
US GAAP
Research and development costs should be expensed as incurred unless an expenditure is for capital assets that have alternative future uses, or for research and development undertaken on behalf of thers under a contractual arrangement
IFRS
Research costs must be expensed. Development costs may be capitalized if they meet certain criteria
List some items not considered research and development costs
Routine periodic design changes
Marketing research
Quality control testing
Reformation of a chemical compound
When should the costs of developing computer software for resale, lease or licensing be capitalized under US GAAP
After technological feasibility has been established and before the product is released for sale
How should the costs of capitalized computer software developed for resale be amortized under US GAAP
Annual amortization is the greater of
Percent of Revenue Method
Total Capitalization amount x (current gross revenue fro the period / total projected gross revenue for product)
Straightline
Total capitalization amount / estimate of economic life
Outline the treatment of computer software developed internally or obtained for internal use only under US GAAP
Expense costs incurred in the preliminary project state and costs incurred in training and maintenance
Capitalize costs incurred after the preliminary project state and for upgrades and enhancements
Capitalize costs should be amortized on a straightline basis
What is the test of recoverability for the impairment of long-lived assets other than goodwill under US GAAP
Finite Life
If undiscounted future cash flows expected from use of asset and eventual disposal is less than the carrying value recognize loss on impairment
Indefinite life
if fair value is less than carrying value recognize loss on impairment
