FUND.OF FINANCIAL ACCT.-CONNECT ACCESS
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Chapter 3, Problem 3E
Identifying Performance Obligations and Timing Revenue Recognition
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. sells a dash-top satellite radio receiver and one-year subscription for a total price of $80. By purchasing this deal, the subscriber is entitled to receive hardware (i.e., the radio), a software update that is automatically downloaded every second month to the radio, and continuous music service for one year from the date the hardware is delivered.
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Identify the performance obligation(s) in this contract, and indicate whether the revenue should be recognized at a point in time (“when”) or over time (“as”) for each identified performance obligation.
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Sirius XM Holdings Incorporated sells a dash-top satellite radio receiver and one-year subscription for a total price of $80. By purchasing this deal, the subscriber is entitled to receive hardware (i.e., the radio), a software update that is automatically downloaded every second month to the radio, and continuous music service for one year from the date the hardware is delivered.Required:Identify the performance obligation(s) in this contract, and indicate whether the revenue should be recognized at a Point in time or Over time for each identified performance obligation. If the Performance Obligation is "No", then mark the Revenue recognized column with "Not affected".
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Value Dealership Inc. markets and sells the vehicles to retail customers. Along with a new vehicle purchase, a customer will receive a free annual maintenance contract for one year from the date of purchase. The standalone selling price of a vehicle is $30,000 and the standalone selling price for the annual maintenance contract is $400. During October 2020, Value Dealership Inc. sold 30 vehicles for $30,250 per vehicle, each with a free annual maintenance contract.
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FUND.OF FINANCIAL ACCT.-CONNECT ACCESS
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