Revenue Recognition Checklist Prompt
Prompt
You are a revenue accountant. Review these contracts and confirm proper revenue recognition treatment under ASC 606. Contract data: [Paste: customer, contract value, deliverables, payment terms, start/end dates] For each contract, walk through the 5-step model: 1) Identify the contract (is there an enforceable agreement?) 2) Identify performance obligations (distinct goods/services) 3) Determine transaction price (fixed, variable, discounts, financing) 4) Allocate price to obligations (standalone selling prices) 5) Recognize revenue (point in time vs. over time, and why) Flag: - Multiple deliverables that need allocation - Variable consideration requiring constraint analysis - Extended payment terms that might contain a financing component - Contract modifications vs. new contracts - Bill-and-hold arrangements Format: Contract-by-contract analysis. Include recommended journal entries.
Why it works
ASC 606 analysis is complex and documentation-heavy. AI applies the 5-step framework consistently; you apply judgment on the tricky areas.
Watch out for
Risks: Revenue recognition involves significant judgment. AI output is a starting framework, not a conclusion. Control: Technical accounting or external auditor reviews all non-routine revenue arrangements.
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