Revenue Recognition: An Introduction

Self-Paced: for anyone who wants to understand the basics of revenue recognition. Covers how revenue recognition can be different for a subscription-based business.

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About this course

This course is designed for anyone who wants to understand the basics of revenue recognition. It covers how Zuora Finance fits into the financial landscape of a subscription-based business model and gives an overview of Zuora Finance capabilities including configurations, accounting close process, and integrations. 

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
• Describe what revenue recognition is
• Define basic revenue recognition concepts 
• Explain how revenue recognition can be different for a subscription-based business 

Prerequisites: None

The course is broken down as shown:

Module 1
Introduction to Revenue Recognition
Topic 1: Introduction
Topic 2: What is Revenue?
Topic 3: What is Revenue Recognition?
Topic 4: What are Revenue Recognition Models?
Topic 5: What is Revenue Distribution
Topic 6: What is Deferred Revenue?
Topic 7: What are Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP)?

Module 2
Revenue Recognition in the Subscription World
Topic 1: Revenue Recognition in the Traditional Business Model vs. Subscription-Based Business Model
Topic 2: Daily Revenue Distribution Model
Topic 3: Monthly Revenue Distribution Model
Topic 4: Complexities in the Revenue Distribution for Subscription-Based Businesses
Check Your Understanding

Module 3
Course Summary
Course Summary
Completed Objectives
Next Steps

 

Course30 minutes

  • Module 1
  • Introduction to Revenue Recognition

    Topic 1: Introduction
    Topic 2: What is Revenue?
    Topic 3: What is Revenue Recognition?
    Topic 4: What are Revenue Recognition Models?
    Topic 5: What is Revenue Distribution
    Topic 6: What is Deferred Revenue?
    Topic 7: What are Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP)?

  • Module 2
  • Revenue Recognition in the Subscription World

    Topic 1: Revenue Recognition in the Traditional Business Model vs. Subscription-Based Business Model
    Topic 2: Daily Revenue Distribution Model
    Topic 3: Monthly Revenue Distribution Model
    Topic 4: Complexities in the Revenue Distribution for Subscription-Based Businesses

  • Check Your Understanding
  • Module 3
  • Course Summary

    Course Summary
    Completed Objectives

  • Course Rating
  • Next Steps

About this course

This course is designed for anyone who wants to understand the basics of revenue recognition. It covers how Zuora Finance fits into the financial landscape of a subscription-based business model and gives an overview of Zuora Finance capabilities including configurations, accounting close process, and integrations. 

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
• Describe what revenue recognition is
• Define basic revenue recognition concepts 
• Explain how revenue recognition can be different for a subscription-based business 

Prerequisites: None

The course is broken down as shown:

Module 1
Introduction to Revenue Recognition
Topic 1: Introduction
Topic 2: What is Revenue?
Topic 3: What is Revenue Recognition?
Topic 4: What are Revenue Recognition Models?
Topic 5: What is Revenue Distribution
Topic 6: What is Deferred Revenue?
Topic 7: What are Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP)?

Module 2
Revenue Recognition in the Subscription World
Topic 1: Revenue Recognition in the Traditional Business Model vs. Subscription-Based Business Model
Topic 2: Daily Revenue Distribution Model
Topic 3: Monthly Revenue Distribution Model
Topic 4: Complexities in the Revenue Distribution for Subscription-Based Businesses
Check Your Understanding

Module 3
Course Summary
Course Summary
Completed Objectives
Next Steps

 

Course30 minutes

  • Module 1
  • Introduction to Revenue Recognition

    Topic 1: Introduction
    Topic 2: What is Revenue?
    Topic 3: What is Revenue Recognition?
    Topic 4: What are Revenue Recognition Models?
    Topic 5: What is Revenue Distribution
    Topic 6: What is Deferred Revenue?
    Topic 7: What are Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP)?

  • Module 2
  • Revenue Recognition in the Subscription World

    Topic 1: Revenue Recognition in the Traditional Business Model vs. Subscription-Based Business Model
    Topic 2: Daily Revenue Distribution Model
    Topic 3: Monthly Revenue Distribution Model
    Topic 4: Complexities in the Revenue Distribution for Subscription-Based Businesses

  • Check Your Understanding
  • Module 3
  • Course Summary

    Course Summary
    Completed Objectives

  • Course Rating
  • Next Steps