Revenue recognition: Revenue is recognized when both of the following conditions are met:
a. Revenue is earned.
b. Revenue is realized or realizable.
Revenue is earned when products are delivered or services are provided.
Realized means cash is received.
Realizable means it is reasonable to expect that cash will be received in the future
ただそれ以上にRecognizeは収益「認識」としてよく使う単語です。
Revenue Recognitionはここ数年来、特に注目されている分野です。
上記の定義の違いはもちろんあるのですが、
それ以上に以下の四つが特に注視されています。
Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists,
Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered,
The seller's price to the buyer is fixed or determinable,
Collectibility is reasonably assured
アメリカで会計実務をしていると耳が痛くなるほど聞くことでしょう。