The new accounting standard for revenue recognition was released in 2014 but its effective date is right around the corner. With the issuance of FASB ASU No. 2014- 09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, FASB has completed a convergence project. For years, revenue recognition has been the cause of audit failures and the focus of corporate abuse and fraud allegations. This course will provide you with an in depth understanding of the framework for revenue recognition built around the core principle that is applied in a five-step process. In addition, understanding the changes and new requirements is critical for successful implementation of this new standard. Supported by practical examples, this course will assist you in avoiding revenue recognition traps and provide you with latest FASB guidance. Topics Discussed - Background, purpose, and main provisions of new standard - Transition guidance - 5-step process for recognizing revenue - Disclosure requirements - Implementation guidance
contracts, tax matters, internal controls, IT
DESIGNED FOR
Accountants in public practice, industry, and academia who need an update on the latest
revenue recognition guidance.
BENEFITS
- Recognize new revenue recognition principles.
- Identify appropriate revenue recognition decisions.
- Identify steps to take today to be prepared for future implementation.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Background, purpose, and main provisions of new standard
- Transition guidance
- 5-step process for recognizing revenue
- Disclosure requirements
- Implementation guidance contracts, tax matters, internal controls, IT
COURSE LEVEL
Intermediate
PREREQUISITES
Experience in the application of accounting standards.
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None