Topic 606: Revenue Recognition for Software and Technology (Part 1)

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Learning Objectives

To review the changes to the revenue recognition process for software and technology and companies that deal in this industry.
To identify the basic principles of revenue recognition for software and technology and companies that deal in this industry.
To discuss the five-step process of revenue recognition using software and technology as an example
To analyze the practices involving revenue recognition and accounting for costs of computer software.

Course Description

With the updated revenue recognition standards, recognition for software and technology is expected to continue to present challenges for FS preparers.

In May 2014, FASB and IASB issued largely converged revenue recognition standards. This new guidance replaces virtually all current revenue recognition guidance, including software revenue recognition guidance in ASC 985-605. The accounting change will be especially notable for software/technology companies and may require modification to systems, processes, controls, and documentation to meet the new requirements.

Ways of doing business continue to evolve as do the views of the standard setters and regulators. It is imperative that any company required to apply the software revenue recognition standards be thoroughly knowledgeable of the guidance. The new guidance will change how software entities are recognizing revenue for these contracts in a few notable ways.

Most companies in the software industry will be significantly affected. The level of modification to current revenue recognition practices will depend on the nature of the company’s revenues. Those companies with software license revenue will be the most affected. There will be a lesser impact on the recognition of software-as-a-service (SaaS) revenue.

Software companies' arrangements with customers often include multiple components wrapped into one contract. These could include:

Software licenses
Software-as-Services (SaaS)
Post-contract customer support (PCS)
Other goods or services.

ASC 606 provides a more defined structure for assessing all revenue transactions and consists of five elements:

Identify the contract with a customer
Identify the performance obligations (promises) in the contract
Determine the transaction price
Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations
Recognize the revenue when (or as) the reporting organization satisfies the performance obligations

This CPE Accounting webinar is part one in a two-segment series that will deal with Revenue Recognition for Software and Technology companies. It is designed to provide insight related to the new revenue recognition standard as it applies to software and technology processes.

Webinar Qualifies For

1.5 CPE Credit of Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
1.5 General Credit of Accounting for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
1.5 CPE Credit of Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA)
1.5 CPE Credit of Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
1.5 CPE Credit of Financial Reporting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
1.5 CPE Credit of Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
1.5 CPD Credit of Financial Reporting for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)
1.5 CPD Credit of Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF)
1.5 PL Credit of Accounting for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
1.5 CPE Credit of Financial Reporting for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
1.5 CPE Credit of Accounting for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP)
1.5 CPE Credit of Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA)
1.5 CE Credit of Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A)
1.5 CPE Credit of Accounting for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL)
1.5 PL Credit of Accounting for CIPM

About Instructor

Lynn Fountain, CRMA, CPA (US), CGMA, MBA

Owner, Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

Lynn Fountain has over 39 years of experience spanning public accounting, corporate accounting and consulting. 20 years of her experience has been working in the areas of internal and external auditing and risk management. She is a subject matter expert in multiple fields including internal audit, ethics, fraud evaluations, Sarbanes-Oxley, enterprise risk management, governance, financial management and compliance. Lynn has held two Chief Audit Executive (CAE) positions for international companies. In one of her roles as CAE, she assisted in the investigation of a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme perpetrated by a vendor that spanned 7 years and implicated 20 employees. The fraud was formally investigation by the FBI and resulted in 5 indictments estimating a $13M fraud loss.

Ms. Fountain is currently engaged in her own consulting and training practice. She has successfully executed on several consulting assignments spanning areas of accounting, risk, ERM and internal audit. She is a highly sought-after trainer and international speaker and has produced hundreds of courses delivered through seminars, conferences and on-demand training. She is the author of three separate technical books.

Raise the Red Flag – The Internal Auditors Guide to Fraud Evaluations”.
Leading the Internal Audit Function
Ethics and the Internal Auditor’s Dilemma

Ms. Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from Washburn University in Kansas. She has her CPA, CGMA, CRMA credentials.

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Duration

1.5 Hours

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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Patricia Anderson, CPA (US)

Very helpful introduction to Revenue Recognition for Software andTtechnology

Tyler Barnett, CPA (US)

Outstanding course with great summary and examples.

Ben Murray, CPA (US)

Nice summary but questions on 985.

Max Davis,, CPA (US)

Good Stuff

Sarah Hill, CPA (US)

good

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Topic 606: Revenue Recognition for Software and Technology (Part 1)

Course Details

Learning Objectives

Course Description

Qualifies for

Webinar Qualifies For

Presenter Details

About Instructor

Lynn Fountain, CRMA, CPA (US), CGMA, MBA

Other Details

Additional Information

1.5 Hours

Basic

Group Internet Based

None

None

FAQ’s

NASBA APPROVED

Ratings and Review

4.4

Patricia Anderson, CPA (US)

Tyler Barnett, CPA (US)

Ben Murray, CPA (US)

Max Davis,, CPA (US)

Sarah Hill, CPA (US)

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