ASC 606 is the accounting standard for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. In SaaS, it dictates how "Deferred Revenue" is moved to "Recognized Revenue" over the life of a subscription.
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How does ASC 606 affect SaaS reporting?
It prevents companies from "booking" an entire year's cash payment as revenue on day one. Instead, revenue must be recognized month-by-month as the service is actually delivered.
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