This course provides a detailed overview of the key principles and requirements with respect to revenue recognition and leasing transactions. Both of these areas witnessed substantial changes made in years past by the FASB. This course takes a quick trip down memory lane to explore how both of these standards evolved, and then takes the user down a detailed path of understanding the key financial reporting requirements of each.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Recognize how the new revenue recognition standards were developed between the FASB and IASB
List the five steps involved in the new revenue recognition model
Recognize the considerations involved in identifying whether a contract exists
Identify the considerations involved with measuring the transaction price
Recognize the steps involved in allocating the transaction price to performance obligations
Identify presentation issues with respect to contract assets and contract liabilities
Understand the overall disclosure requirements and transition methods related to the new standards
Recognize key amendments from ASUs issued subsequent to the initial release of the new revenue recognition standards
Recognize how the leasing standard has evolved and how the new standard is organized
Determine whether an arrangement contains a lease
Identify considerations with respect to substitution rights and decision-making rights
Identify the criteria for the new finance lease and short-term leases
Recognize the recognition and measurement requirements for both lessees and lessors
Identify the recognition criteria for sales-type, direct financing, and operating leases
Identify the overall requirements with respect to lease modifications
Identify the criteria used for sale and leaseback transactions
Identify the considerations with respect to a lessee's involvement in construction of a leased asset
Identify the presentation requirements for both lessees and lessors
Recognize both qualitative and quantitative disclosure requirements for both lessees and lessors
Identify the effective date for the new lease accounting standards
Identify the significant differences between ASC 842 and IFRS 16
Recognize considerations of and alternatives provided to private companies
Major Topics
Revenue Recognition
Leasing Transactions
Contract Balances
Subsequent ASC 606 Amendments
Lease Modifications
Assets under Construction
Transition Requirements
IFRS Differences