Timing Issues Flashcards
Assets
Probably future economic benefits that are obtained or controlled by a particular entity as a result of past events/transactions
Liabilities
Probably future sacrifices of economic benefits that an entity faces for obligations to provide services/transfer assets due to past events/transactions
Revenues
Increases of assets or reductions of liabilities (and possibly both) during a period of time
When should revenue be recognized?
When it is realized (or realizable) and earned
What are the four criteria that must be met for each element of a contract before any revenue can be recognized?
- Persuasive evidence of an arrangements exists (signed contract)
- Delivery has occurred/services rendered (risks/rewards transferred)
- Price is fixed and determinable (no price contingencies)
- Collection is reasonable assured (standard collection terms)
When is revenue from the sales of products or disposal of other assets recognized?
On the date of sale of the product/other assets
What are the four criteria apply for a sale (exchange) to take place?
- Delivery of goods/setting aside goods ordered
- Transfer of legal title
- Use of assets (when revenue stems from use of assets)
- Revenue for services rendered is recognized in period services were rendered and billable
IFRS revenue recognition conditions for sale of goods
- Revenue/costs for the transaction can be measured reliably
- It is probable that economic benefits from transaction will flow to the entity
- Entity has transferred to the buyer the significant risks/rewards of ownership
- Entity does not retain managerial involvement tot he degree associated with ownership or control over the goods sold
IFRS revenue recognition conditions for rendering services
- Revenue/costs can be measured reliably
- Probable that economic benefits from transaction will flow to entity
- Stage of completion of transaction at end of reporting period can be measured reliably
IFRS revenue recognition conditions for interest, royalties, and dividends
- Revenue can be measured reliably
2. Probable economic benefits will flow to entity
Multiple element arragements
When a sales contract includes multiple products/services, the FV of the contract must be allocated to separate contract elements
Revenue recognized separately for each element
Deferred credit
When cash is received before it is earned (i.e. unearned revenue)
Expenses
Reductions of assets or increases of liabilities (and possibly both) during a period of time
Should be recognized according to the matching principle
Realization
Real world
Occurs when the entity obtains cash or the right to receive cash or has converted a noncash resource into cash
Recognition
Record
The actual recording of transactions/events in the FS
Matching principle
Expense must be recognized in the same period in which the related revenue is recognized (when it is practicable to do so)
Accrual accounting
Process of employing the revenue recognition rule and the matching principle to the recognition of revenues and expenses
Deferral
Occurs when cash is received/expended but is not recognizable for FS purposes
Expired costs
Costs that expire during the period and have no future benefit (i.e. insurance, COGS, period costs)
Unexpired costs
Should be capitalized and matched against future revenues
Where are deferred credits located in the FS?
The liability section of the BS
When is royalty revenue recognized?
When it is earned
Journal entries fro the collection and recognizing of earned royalties
Paid in advance/BS only:
Dr. Cash
Cr. Unearned royalty
Earned/IS impact:
Dr. Unearned royalty
Cr. Earned royalty
What conditions must be met in order for revenue from sales where the buyer has the right to return the product to be recognized?
- Sales price is substantially fixed at date of sale
- Buyer assumes all risks of loss b/c goods are considered in buyer’s possession
- Buyer has paid some form of consideration
- Product sold is substantially complete
- Amount of future returns can be reasonably estimated
What types of fees does franchise accounting involve?
- Initial franchise fees
2. Continuing franchise fees
Initial franchise fees
Paid by franchisee for receiving initial services from the franchisor (revenue when “substantially performed”)