Course Details


Course Name: ASPE: Revenue Recognition 2026
CPD Hours: 1.5
Type: Online/Video
Price: $90 $81


Description:
Revenue recognition remains one of the most critical and judgment-intensive areas in financial reporting for private enterprises. This course provides a comprehensive and practical examination of revenue recognition under Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), Section 3400 – Revenue, with a focus on real-world application for Canadian accountants.

Designed for CPAs and accounting professionals working with private entities, the course explores the core principles of revenue recognition, including the transfer of risks and rewards, measurement reliability, and collectability. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how revenue is recognized across common transaction types such as the sale of goods, service arrangements, and long-term contracts.

The course also addresses complex and frequently encountered scenarios, including multiple-element arrangements, variable consideration, returns, warranties, and industry-specific applications. Emphasis is placed on areas requiring professional judgment, helping practitioners apply ASPE guidance consistently and defensibly in practice.

In addition, the course highlights key differences between ASPE and IFRS revenue recognition approaches, common financial reporting errors identified in practice, and the disclosure requirements necessary to ensure transparency and compliance. Practical examples and case-based insights are incorporated throughout to bridge technical standards with day-to-day accounting decisions.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to apply ASPE revenue recognition principles accurately, avoid common pitfalls, and enhance the quality of financial reporting for private enterprises.


Topics:
Topic 1: Overview of ASPE Revenue Recognition Framework
Purpose and scope of ASPE Section 3400 – Revenue
Key principles vs. IFRS 15 differences (high-level contrast)
Core recognition criteria: performance, measurability, and collectability
Topic 2: Identifying Revenue Streams and Performance Obligations (ASPE Context)
Types of revenue: sale of goods, services, long-term contracts
Unit of account under ASPE (less prescriptive than IFRS 15)
Bundled arrangements and multiple-element contracts
Topic 3: Revenue Recognition for Sale of Goods
Criteria: transfer of risks and rewards of ownership
Delivery terms (FOB shipping point vs destination)
Bill-and-hold arrangements and consignment sales
Topic 4: Revenue Recognition for Service Transactions
Percentage of completion vs completed contract method
Measuring progress and reliability of estimates
Time-based vs performance-based recognition
Topic 5: Long-Term Contracts and Construction-Type Revenue
Use of percentage-of-completion method under ASPE
Cost-to-cost method and milestone approaches
Loss recognition and onerous contracts
Topic 6: Special Revenue Situations and Industry Applications
Franchise revenue, licensing, and royalties
Right of return, warranties, and rebates
Principal vs agent considerations
Topic 7: Measurement, Estimates, and Uncertainty in Revenue
Variable consideration and estimation techniques
Collectability and bad debt considerations
Changes in estimates and accounting adjustments
Topic 8: Disclosure, Presentation, and Common Errors
ASPE disclosure requirements for revenue
Financial statement presentation
Common CPA review findings and audit adjustments
Comparison pitfalls: ASPE vs IFRS reporting







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