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Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

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ISBN:9781337788281

Author:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Publisher:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Chapter17: Advanced Issues In Revenue Recognition

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 20GI: If the sellers performance creates on asset (e.g., work in progress) that the customer controls as...

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Define ‘control’ and state what would be the acceptable indicators for the transfer of control from the seller to the customer when the performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time according to IFRS 15-Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

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Meaning of Control

Control of an asset is defined as the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the asset. This includes the ability to prevent others from directing the use of and obtaining the benefits from the asset. The benefits related to the asset are the potential cash flows that may be obtained directly or indirectly. These include, but are not limited to:

using the asset to produce goods or provide services;
using the asset to enhance the value of other assets;
using the asset to settle liabilities or to reduce expenses;
selling or exchanging the asset;
pledging the asset to secure a loan; and
holding the asset.

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