Accounting Standards
Revenue Recognition Under IFRS 15 and FRS 102: The Five-Step Model with Worked Numbers
Many SME owners assume revenue should hit the profit and loss account the moment an invoice is raised or cash is collected. Under IFRS 15 and revised FRS 102, that is often wrong. This article breaks down the five-step revenue recognition model with a full worked example of a £60,000 software and support contract, showing exactly how to allocate transaction price and recognise revenue over time.