Real Estate

Revenue Recognition at Unit Handover (IFRS 15)

Recognizing the full sale price as revenue when a completed apartment is handed over to the buyer.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Advance from Buyers (Deferred Revenue)Liability (-)750,000.00-
Property Sales RevenueRevenue (+)-750,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Under IFRS 15, control passes to the buyer at handover. The full deferred revenue liability is released to the income statement at that single point in time.

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