Revenue Recognition (ASC 606 / IFRS 15)

How to Record Multi-Tenant Migration Revenue

Recording revenue for migrating a customer from a legacy single-tenant environment to a modern multi-tenant cloud architecture.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Accounts ReceivableAsset20,000.00-
Migration Service RevenueRevenue-20,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Revenue is recognized upon completion of the migration and the successful cut-over to the multi-tenant environment, provided the migration is a distinct service.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Professional services billing module with revenue recognition tied to the 'Go-Live' date.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Determining if the migration is distinct from the ongoing SaaS subscription per ASC 606-10-25-19.

📄 Required Documentation

Migration project plan, cut-over approval, and updated service terms.

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