Synopses & Reviews
The software industry is being inundated with important accounting and valuation questions. The rules and regulations governing accounting of the software industry are very different from other industries. The software industry has unique accounting concerns, such as capitalization of development costs and software revenue recognition. This book emphasizes accounting and financial reporting, and discusses taxation, law, and general industry subjects.
Description
System requirements for accompanying computer disc: IBM or compatible PC, CD-ROM Drive, Microsoft Windows 95 or later, Adobe Acrobat Reader. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments.
Preface.
About the CD-ROM.
General Industry Perspective.
The AICPA Task Force on Accounting for the Development and Sale of Computer Software.
The Securities and Exchange Commission.
Software Revenue Recognition.
Contracts for Software Combined with Hardware or Services or Both.
Capitalization, Amortization, and Net Realizable Value Testing of Software Costs.
Auditing Financial Statements of Software Companies.
Accounting for Research and Development Arrangements.
Taxation of Computer Software Companies.
Legal Aspects of Software.
Software Industry Associations.
Index.