Revenue recognition in a new way is upon us.

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. Recent updates to this course include industry-specific examples taken from the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide Revenue Recognition.

When you complete this course you will be able to:

• Recognize new revenue recognition principles.
• Identify appropriate revenue recognition decisions.
• Identify steps to take today to be prepared for future implementation.

• 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