In the paper by Financial Executives International, “Making Good Accounting and Reporting Judgments,” the author outlines a seven-step process to assist in making well thought out, professional judgments:
1)Understand and evaluate the facts and economics of the transaction •
2)Determine the boundaries of the transaction for accounting purposes •
3)Consider the relevant accounting guidance and identify alternative treatments •
4)Consider the alternatives and select a policy •
5)Evaluate the requirements of the selected alternative and determine amounts to record •
6)Evaluate disclosure objectives and requirements to develop responsive disclosures •
7)Document the process followed, considerations addressed, and conclusions reached.
This approach is widely used and is particularly helpful in situations in which there are viable alternative solutions to a question. These steps prepare you to think about alternatives and describe the reasons why a certain conclusion was reached.
Your solution to this case should be 1.5 spaced, typed in 12-pt font, and a minimum of five pages.
30% – Correct answers to questions
20% – Grammar & format & feedback from Turn it In
25% – Summary of the issues & following format in Steps 1-7
25% – Correct References and thorough explanation of standards
Applicable Professional Pronouncements PCAOB Guidance:
ASU 2016-08, Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Topic 606): Principal Versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross Versus Net) (ASU 2016-08)
ASU 2014-09, Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Topic 606) (ASU 2014-09)
ASC 605-45, Revenue Recognition: Principal Agent Considerations (ASC 605-45)
IFRS 15, Revenue From Contracts With Customers (IFRS 15)
IAS 18, Revenue (IAS 18)