Self-Study
Revenue Recognition Principles and Standards
Understand Revenue Recognition, including variable consideration, discounts, licensing, and practical applications of recognition standards.
$116.00 – $136.00
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Secure Transaction CPE Credits
4 Credits: Accounting
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study
Course Description
Revenue Recognition is an invaluable course for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of one of the most vital aspects of accounting. This course thoroughly examines the recognition principles for contracts with customers, offering detailed insight into complex topics such as variable and noncash consideration, price discounts, consignments, licensing, and repurchase agreements. The course goes beyond theoretical knowledge, providing practical examples and addressing a wide range of peripheral issues related to revenue recognition. Participants will gain the skills to identify contract evaluation criteria, understand the accounting treatments of various customer-related clauses, and manage contract liabilities effectively. This course isn’t just about learning the standards; it’s about applying them in real-world situations, enhancing your ability to handle revenue recognition with confidence and precision.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Chapter 1
- Identify the evaluation criteria for a contract, the components of the transaction price, and when a contract modification triggers treatment as a new contract
Chapter 2
- Recognize the accounting treatment pertaining to customer acceptance clauses, rights to acquire additional goods, donations, asset repurchases, and breakage
Chapter 3
- Recognize the situations under which contract liabilities occur, and when disaggregation is used
Chapter 4
- Specify the methods used to control which third parties are recognized as customers and to control the use of justification documents for standalone pricing
Course Specifics
1143396
March 28, 2023
There are no prerequisites.
None
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Meet The Experts
Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 300 business books and courses. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast. Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and …
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