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What is a franchise defined as in the context of accounting?
What is a franchise defined as in the context of accounting?
- A method of selling goods online
- A partnership between two companies
- An agreement to lease property
- A contract that gives rights to an entity's intellectual property (correct)
Which of the following is classified as a non-distinct performance obligation?
Which of the following is classified as a non-distinct performance obligation?
- Selling products under the franchisor’s brand (correct)
- Delivery of equipment
- Access to a franchisor's brand
- Start-up training services
What is considered the transaction price (TP) in franchise accounting?
What is considered the transaction price (TP) in franchise accounting?
- Subsequent service fees
- Ongoing royalty fees
- Initial franchise fee (correct)
- Monthly product purchase costs
How are non-refundable upfront fees recorded in franchise accounting?
How are non-refundable upfront fees recorded in franchise accounting?
What type of intellectual property can be licensed in a franchise?
What type of intellectual property can be licensed in a franchise?
Which component must be evaluated to determine if a significant financial component exists in a franchise arrangement?
Which component must be evaluated to determine if a significant financial component exists in a franchise arrangement?
What does the term 'distinct' refer to in the context of performance obligations?
What does the term 'distinct' refer to in the context of performance obligations?
If a franchisor provides training services as part of the franchise agreement, how should this be classified?
If a franchisor provides training services as part of the franchise agreement, how should this be classified?
Study Notes
Franchise Accounting: Overview
- A franchise establishes a customer's rights to an entity's intellectual property (IP).
- Examples of IP licenses include software, technology, franchises, and patents.
Step 1: Identifying the Contract
- The franchise agreement is the contract between the franchisor and franchisee.
- The agreement grants the franchisee rights to sell the franchisor's products.
Step 2: Identifying Performance Obligations
- Determine if performance obligations are distinct or not distinct.
- Distinct obligations have separate utility and are separately identifiable.
- Examples of performance obligations include rights to use a brand, equipment, products, and services (startup, training).
Step 3: Determining the Transaction Price
- The transaction price (TP) is the consideration for establishing the franchise relationship and initial services.
- TP includes non-refundable upfront fees (initial franchise fee).
- TP is allocated to performance obligations.
- Non-refundable upfront fees are recorded as unearned revenue until performance obligations are satisfied.
- If a significant financial component exists, use present value (PV) for TP (excluding interest).
- Interest is recorded as unearned interest income.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of franchise accounting, focusing on the franchise agreement, performance obligations, and transaction pricing. Understand the roles of franchisors and franchisees as well as the importance of intellectual property in franchise operations.
