Entities applying the new Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606: Revenue from Contracts with Customers must follow five steps to revenue recognition:

  • Identify the contract with the customer
  • Identify performance obligations
  • Determine transaction price
  • Allocate transaction price to performance obligations
  • Recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied

This course briefly outlines each of the five steps and then works through various exercises and scenarios covering each of the steps.  The course utilizes many examples from numerous industries to enhance learning of the various concepts.

Note: Information within this course comes from readily available public domain documents and is utilized by the trainer as a supplement for relaying the course content.

Resources Consulted:
• ASC 606-10-32-15 to 32-20, 55-244 to 55-246.
• ASU 2014-09: “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” BC229-BC247.
• Croner-I, “A14 Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” (2019). Section 7.4.2-2 and 7.4.2-2.
• FASB, ”Revenue Recognition Implementation Q&As.” January 2020). Questions 31-37.
• FASB TRG Memo 20: “Significant Financing Components.” 26 January 2015.
• FASB TRG Memo 30: “Significant Financing Components.” 30 March 2015.
• EY, Financial Reporting Developments: “Revenue from contracts with customers.”January 2020. Section 5.5.
• KPMG, Handbook: “Revenue Recognition.”December 2019. Section 5.5.
• PWC, “Revenue from contracts with customers”March 2020. Section 4.4.
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Learning Objectives

Lesson Objectives

  • Explore step one “Identify the Contract”
    • Identify solutions to exercises for step one.
  • Explore step two “Performance Obligations”
    • Identify solutions to exercises for step two.
  • Explore step three “Determine the Transaction Price”
    • Identify solutions to exercises for step three.
  • Explore step four “Allocate the Transaction Price”
    • Identify solutions to exercises for step four
  • Explore step five “Recognize Revenue”
    • Identify solutions to exercises for step five.
Last updated/reviewed: August 15, 2023

Included In Certifications

This course is included in the following Certification Programs:

17 CoursesRevenue Recognition Certification

  1. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606) Standard Overview
  2. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Identify The Contract Part 1
  3. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Identify The Contract Part 2
  4. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Performance Obligations Part 1
  5. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Performance Obligations Part 2
  6. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Transaction Price Part 1
  7. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Transaction Price Part 2
  8. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Allocating Transaction Price
  9. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Recognize Revenue
  10. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Scenarios For Identify The Contract
  11. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Scenarios For Performance Obligations
  12. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Scenarios For Transaction Price
  13. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Scenarios For Transaction Price And Recognize Revenue
  14. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Case Scenarios Part 1
  15. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Case Scenarios Part 2
  16. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606) COVID Implications
  17. Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Disclosure Requirements “Contracts with Customers”
64 Reviews (278 ratings)

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I like the timing and content of this course for two reasons: a) it forced me to revisit the notes I'd taken from prior courses b) solidify my understanding of the more abstract concepts, especially contract modification accounting and distinct/non-distinct activities. There are still errors in the presentation that I encourage the authors to rectify for future students. Taking a step back, the set of courses offered towards the 606: revenue from contract with customers is excellent value. It sets up a great foundation from which to build on. The author, to a decent extent, covers the breadth of guidance. It bears to note that it is still incumbent on the student to pick up the guidance in specific areas.

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Anonymous Author
Ms. Fountain is a thorough instructor for this seemingly "endless" topic. She does an excellent job dissecting intricacies of the standard as written by FASB. While audio/video is a bit monotonous, but the supplemental materials are excellent in supporting her narrative. Do make sure to use them along with the audio stream!

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More ASC606 from Lynn Fountain has reinforced what I have learned from taking her pervious ASC606 courses. I believe there are eight in total and this is my seventh. Can't get enough of Lynn's courses and love the way she handles the ASC606. Way to go Lynn......we need more courses from you :) Larry

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I think this case scenarios course is the most important of all the course. It puts all of what we've learned in the first half of the class to the test with real life case scenarios. Some of the topics I believed I understood fully until I got to the case scenarios. Excellent course!

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Anonymous Author
The course was great and bery thorough. I enjoyed the various cases they really added to the experience. The instructor spoke at a good pace, and was pretty engaging. Overall i would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is looking to learn more about revenue recognition.

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Anonymous Author
Great instructor, easy to listen to and follow. The examples were clear and identified the major concepts. Surprised at the complication of the pronouncement. The flow chart provided is something I will keep for future use.

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Member's Profile
Nicely presented with good examples. The course runs at a good pace. However, I would also like to see examples with professional services. I don't think you can ever go wrong choosing a class with Lynn as the instructor.

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Anonymous Author
Overall the course gave terrific examples on walking through each step of the revenue recognition model. Further, the course gave some specifics on more of the unique areas of the guidance which is very beneficial.

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Anonymous Author
This course is helpful and a good refresher. The time allotted is sufficient to cover all relevant topics associated with the course. The instructor was knowledgeable of the course materials.

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Member's Profile
Great examples, really helped my understanding. Lynn Fountain has done the best job explaning the new rev rec principles compared to the other sources I've done CPE with. Highly recommend.

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Most of these course was just a repeat of the information in other courses related to topic 606. I wish it included more of the analysis of various cases, as the course title suggested.

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Anonymous Author
This is a very good course to further understand Topic 606. I recommend completing this course after completing all the revenue recognition sections taught by Ms. Fountain.

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Anonymous Author
Excellent use of examples to demonstrate the proper application of the standards. Recommend completing after taking step-specific courses to solidify grasp of concepts.

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Anonymous Author
Good course! The majority of the examples in this course are same as those examples in other 5-step individual courses. It will be better to have different examples.

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Lynn is one of the best professors on this platform. I love all of her courses and this one was no exception! Great examples and an awesome breakdown of each concept.

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Anonymous Author
Good review of the concepts that need to be considered under the new revenue recognition standard, using lots of examples to show how to apply the rules in practice.

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Parts of the recording were missing. The presentation needed to be forwarded up to a point where it was normal again. This happened throughout the entire course.

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Anonymous Author
Dives deep into various examples of price allocation and revenue recognition. This course will benefit technical accountants and/or finance/accounting management.

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Anonymous Author
This course covered the stated learning objectives. I now have better understanding of how to apply the new revenue recognition standard in various scenarios.

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I thought I had a fundamental misunderstanding here but the instructor was quick to respond and put me back on the right track, on a Sunday. Above and beyond!

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Anonymous Author
The Case scenario course really tested your knowledge from previous courses surrounding ASC 606. The case scenarios really enhanced the learning experience.

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Anonymous Author
This training was beneficial in my understanding of revenue recognition because of the examples. More real world examples in all trainings please.

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Anonymous Author
It's very helpful to go through this standard in details with actual examples. This was presented in the proper amount of time and detail.

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Anonymous Author
It was very helpful to have all the case examples to show how to actually apply the topic. It helped to better understand each step.

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Very well presented. Step by step process was laid out carefully and was easy to understand. More examples could have been provided.

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Anonymous Author
This course has a lot of easy to understand examples to help the understanding of the 5 steps in revenue recognition under ASC 606.

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Anonymous Author
This Revenue Recognition (ASC Topic 606): Case Scenarios Part 1 was good, lots of good examples and good analysis done by Lynn

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Member's Profile
Course provides useful examples to apply the concepts to realistic scenarios. Well presented and clear, concise examples.

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Member's Profile
Great course and excellent examples. I would recommend to anyone wanting to obtain knowledge in the new revenue standard.

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Anonymous Author
Enforceability of a contract is is a matter of law. Several common law requirements must be met for a contract to exist.

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Anonymous Author
Another great course from L. Fountain, with case scenarios to facilitate a deep understanding of the material presented.

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Member's Profile
Very helpful course for those that are trying to get updated on how to evaluate things under the new ASC 606 standard.

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Anonymous Author
This is a very interesting course on the new revenue recognition standard presented in a very clear manner

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Anonymous Author
I found this course section very interesting and complex. hope to learn more in the second case scenario

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Anonymous Author
Great class, revenue recognition is a very important topic. Breaks down each component of the analysis.

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Anonymous Author
It is helpful to have some examples to go along with the text of the standard to understand it better.

5
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Very straightforward and clear explanations with well designed exercises that reinforce the material.

5
Member's Profile
This course is excellent. It gives detailed and relevant examples and thorough explanations.

4
Member's Profile
Pretty good; almost all examples, which is the easiest way to learn it if you ask me

5
Member's Profile
Another great course - Goes into good detail and provides some helpful case scenarios

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Anonymous Author
I found the course useful in helping me to better understand the concepts of ASC 606

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Anonymous Author
This course is a repetition of whatever has been explained in the earlier sessions

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Anonymous Author
Good application of, and deeper dive into, concepts introduced in earlier courses.

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Anonymous Author
Overall, good course. Informative without being overly technical or complicated.

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Anonymous Author
good overview of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles. Examples were handy

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Anonymous Author
liked that this was a really good summary of the 5 steps with good examples

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Anonymous Author
Great job, Lynn! Your explanations made everything so simple to understand.

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Anonymous Author
Good course overall. This was great for continuing education on topic 606.

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Anonymous Author
Good overview of 606, that will be helpful as we complete our reporting.

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Very good examples for the standard. Good overview for level of course.

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Anonymous Author
Very good overview and examples of the material covered in other courses

5
Member's Profile
Excellent course.. I really learned a lot! This course was very helpful

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Anonymous Author
Good review of prior courses and pulled it all together with examples.

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Member's Profile
Case studies were very helpful in walking through the 5-step process

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Member's Profile
It's a great course. Easy to understand. Material is very helpful.

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Anonymous Author
Thanks Lynn, I am quite satisfied with the info. You are the best.

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Anonymous Author
Great course for rev rec.. could have used more examples though!

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Anonymous Author
This course provided a good overview about revenue recognition.

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Very thorough and good real life examples. The pace was good.

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Loved the examples and your patience walking through them.

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Anonymous Author
The examples provided in this course is easy to understand

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Good walk through of the model and I liked the exercises

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Anonymous Author
excellent info and great examples to apply the concepts

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Anonymous Author
The materials are well organized with great examples.

Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate

No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course.

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Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Introduction to Revenue Rec: Case Scenarios for 5 Step Revenue Recognition Process – Part 14:39
ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
  Five Step: Model2:43
  Step One: Identify the Contract14:43
  Exercise One: Identify the Contract5:55
  Exercise Two: Identify the Contract Collectability14:52
  Step Two: Performance Obligations11:01
  Exercise Four: Performance Obligations4:35
  Exercise Five: Performance Obligations with Material Right11:38
  Step Three: Transaction Price and Step Four: Allocate8:18
  Exercise Eight: Transaction Price and Allocate7:51
  Step 5: Recognize Revenue10:43
  Additonal Examples15:49
CONCLUSION
  Summary2:08
CONTINUOUS PLAY
  Revenue Rec: Case Scenarios for 5 Step Revenue Recognition Process – Part 1 full video1:54:56
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
  Slides: Revenue Rec: Case Scenarios for 5 Step Revenue Recognition Process – Part 1PDF
  Revenue Rec: Case Scenarios for 5 Step Revenue Recognition Process – Part 1 Glossary/IndexPDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam