Family Plan — Multi-Line Bundle Revenue
Recognizing monthly revenue from a family plan covering 4 lines at a group discount.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts Receivable (Family Plan) | Asset (+) | 80.00 | - |
| Subscription Revenue (Family Plan) | Revenue (+) | - | 80.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Multi-line family plans are a retention tool — the group discount creates switching cost. Under IFRS 15, each line is a separate performance obligation allocated the same SSP as individual plans.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Family plans are structured in the CBS as a master account (primary subscriber) with multiple dependent lines. Billing is consolidated on the primary subscriber's invoice. Revenue is recognised monthly based on the family plan's total fee, split across each line's performance obligation based on the individual line's SSP. Where the family plan discount is material, the total discount is allocated proportionally across all lines (reducing the effective rate per line). Each line's activation and deactivation is tracked independently in the CBS.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors test the SSP allocation for family plans — the group discount must be proportionally allocated, not arbitrarily assigned. Confirm that when a dependent line is deactivated, only the relevant portion of revenue ceases. Test the churn dynamic — the primary subscriber's churn triggers all dependent lines' disconnection. Verify that the family plan billing is correctly consolidated on the primary subscriber's AR. Review whether family plan subscribers are subject to ETF for the primary line's minimum commitment period.
📄 Required Documentation
Family plan pricing and SSP by line, revenue allocation calculation, CBS master/dependent account structure, dependent line activation/deactivation records, billing consolidation on primary AR, churn impact analysis on dependent lines, and ETF terms for the primary commitment.
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