Revenue Recognition (ASC 606 / IFRS 15)

How to Record E-Discovery Service Revenue

Recording revenue for legal technology services related to identifying, collecting, and producing electronically stored information.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Accounts ReceivableAsset4,500.00-
Professional Service RevenueRevenue-4,500.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Revenue is typically recognized based on the volume of data processed (output method) or as services are performed throughout the discovery phase.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Automated billing based on data ingestion volume from discovery software.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Consistency between processing logs and invoiced data volumes.

📄 Required Documentation

Data processing logs and signed engagement letter.

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