How to Record SaMD Subscription Revenue
Revenue recognition for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) provided via a SaaS model under ASC 606.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts Receivable | Asset | 24,000.00 | - |
| Deferred Revenue | Liability | - | 24,000.00 |
| Deferred Revenue | Liability | 2,000.00 | - |
| SaMD Service Revenue | Revenue | - | 2,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Revenue is recognized over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the software diagnostic service over the contract term.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Subscription billing module or Revenue Management Cloud configured for ASC 606.
⚠️ Audit Flags
High churn rates or significant upfront implementation fees that may require separate performance obligation analysis.
📄 Required Documentation
Master Service Agreement (MSA) and evidence of active user credentials/access logs.
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