Key Terms for Revenue Recognition under IFRS
Accrual vs Deferral
accrual: income statement impact; no cash impact
deferral: no income statement impact; cash impact
Treatment of royalty revenue received in advance
*treated as unearned revenue
Franchisor Accounting - Initial Franchise Fees
* usually can’t be recognized before the franchisee’s first day of operations
Franchisor Accounting - Franchise Fees
*revenue when earned (use PV for future cash flows)
Goodwill is which type of asset?
not specifically identifiable intangible asset
Costs that can be capitalized for internally created intangible assets
What happens if you lose a lawsuit related to a patent?
*expense cost and test the asset for impairment
2 Methods for Reporting Intangible Assets under IFRS
2. revaluation model
Franchisee Accounting - Initial Franchise Fees
*intangible asset at PV and amortize
Franchisee Accounting - Continuing Franchise Fees
*expense as incurred
Organizational Costs are _______
expenses when incurred
2 Exceptions to Expensing R&D
Is quality control testing R&D?
No
Basis for amortizing internally developed software
*straight line only
What if internally developed software is instead sold to outsiders?
*cost recovery method
GAAP Impairment
2. impairment is difference between FV and book value
GAAP Impairment - Asset with Indefinite Life
Step 2 Only (compare to FV and impair)
IFRS Impairment
One Step
Compare Book Value to Recoverable Amount
Recoverable Amount is GREATER of:
Unit Level for Goodwill Impairment: GAAP vs IFRS
reporting unit level vs. cash generating unit level
What is a reporting unit?
* management regularly reviews
Is the completed contract method allowed under IFRS?
No
When to recognize loss for construction contracts?
*in the year of the loss
Deferred GP is what type of account?
*a contra-asset