Financial Reporting

Revenue Recognition Workpaper Template

Document revenue recognition policy and support for significant revenue transactions. Ensure compliance with ASC 606.

How to use this template

1

Document revenue policy

Write clear policy for how revenue is recognized: at shipment, at delivery, upon payment, upon performance obligation satisfaction, etc.

2

Identify performance obligations

For contracts, identify what customer receives (product, service, right to use asset) and when performance obligation is satisfied.

3

Document transaction price

Show calculation of revenue recognized: list price, less discounts/allowances, plus shipping if required. Document timing of recognition.

4

Support significant transactions

For large or unusual revenue items, attach customer contracts, delivery documentation, or other support for recognition.

5

Reconcile to GL

Verify revenue recorded matches sales GL accounts. Reconcile to accounts receivable and customer payment history.

Why use this template

  • Demonstrates compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standard
  • Provides clear support for revenue recorded in financial statements
  • Reduces risk of revenue accounting errors or misstatements
  • Simplifies audit review of revenue transactions

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