What is 'progress-based revenue recognition' in SAP SRD-FIN-COR - FIN-Cost and Revenue?

progress-based revenue recognition - Overview

• Component: SRD-FIN-COR

• Component Name: FIN-Cost and Revenue

• Description: A method of recognizing revenue for projects that recognizes revenue in each period based on how far the project has progressed toward completion. Progress can be measured by the milestone method or by the percentage-of-completion method.

progress-based revenue recognition - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Progress-based revenue recognition is a method of accounting for revenue that is based on the progress of a project or service. This method is used to recognize revenue when it is earned, rather than when it is received. It is used in SAP's SRD-FIN-COR FIN-Cost and Revenue Accounting component to ensure that revenue is accurately reported. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Progress-based revenue recognition can be used in SAP's SRD-FIN-COR FIN-Cost and Revenue Accounting component to track the progress of a project or service and recognize revenue when it is earned. This method allows for more accurate reporting of revenue, as it takes into account the progress of the project or service rather than just when the payment is received. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using progress-based revenue recognition, it is important to keep track of the progress of the project or service in order to accurately report revenue. It is also important to ensure that all payments are properly recorded in order to ensure accuracy. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Progress-based revenue recognition can be used in conjunction with other methods of accounting for revenue, such as accrual accounting or cash accounting. It can also be used in combination with other components of SAP's SRD-FIN-COR FIN-Cost and Revenue Accounting, such as cost accounting or inventory management.