APPENDIX B
(FASB ASC TOPIC 606)
Key Considerations
Contract A contract is an agreement between at least two parties that includes enforceable rights and
obligations. The standard requires certain criteria be met to permit revenue recognition. For example,
an agreement does not have to be in writing but there must be approval from all parties.
Performance Obligation A performance obligation is a promise within a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to a
customer or a series of distinct goods and services that are substantially the same. If multiple goods
or services are promised in a contract, they may need to be combined (or bifurcated) into distinct
bundles with revenue recognized independently for each performance obligation.
Transaction Price The transaction price is the amount an entity expects to be entitled to for fulfilling its obligation to
transfer the promised good or services to a customer. The effects of variable consideration, time
value of money, noncash consideration and consideration payable to the customer need to be
considered when determining the transaction price.
Allocation of
Transaction Price Allocation of transaction price among performance obligations is done relative to the estimated
stand-alone selling price of each performance obligation and may require additional judgment and
documentation to support.
Recognition Revenue for each performance obligation is to be recognized at either a point in time or over time
based on when or as the customer obtains control of the promised good or service. For revenue
recognized over time, the standard discusses methods of measuring progress, including input and
output methods, and how to determine which method is appropriate.
Variable Consideration Some contracts contain provisions that adjust the transaction price based on deadlines or other
criteria. Furthermore, contracts are often revised based on changes in scope or conditions. These
adjustments are referred to has variable consideration. Some examples of variable consideration
include change orders in the ordinary course of work, lump sum or pro-rated incentives for early
completion, dis-incentives for missed deadlines or milestones (such as liquidated damages) and
quality bonuses for certain measurements met or exceeded.
Two Choices of
Adoption
Option 1 – A full retrospective adoption for all prior periods presented in the period of adoption, or
Option 2 – A modified retrospective adoption with a cumulative effect adjustment as of the date of
initial application.
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