Intermediate Accounting (16th Edition)

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1118743202
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-320-1

Chapter 18 - Revenue Recognition - Review and Practice - Questions - Page 1031: 5

Answer

The critical factor in determining a satisfaction of a performance obligation is with control of the product or service. Once control has been given to the buyer, the performance obligation is taken as satisfied.

Work Step by Step

For example, once you carry the bread off of the shelf and out of the shop, the sale is complete because you now have complete control over the loaf. You can decide to either eat it or give it away at your own discretion.
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