Question

Waldman Associates received a written, approved contract to deliver economic consulting services, with service and payment commencing in one month. The contract specifies the services that Waldman is to perform, and the payment terms. Waldman and the customer both can cancel the contract without penalty prior to commencing service. Does Waldman have a contract for purposes of revenue recognition on the day the contract is received

Answer 1

Waldman Associates

Waldman does not have a contract for purposes of revenue recognition on the day the contract is received.

Step-by-step explanation:

Revenue from contracts with customers becomes recognizable after the performance of the obligations and not before. Revenue is recognized when the contractor has transferred the benefits to the beneficiary and not before. Revenue, in this instance, is to be recognized based on past performance. According to IFRS 15 and ASC 606, revenue is recognized when each performance obligation has been fully satisfied. This is the point when economic benefit has been conferred on the other contracting party.