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IFRS 15

Global standard on revenue – software & cloud services

Stephen Miller

In May 2014 the International Accounting Standards Board and the US Financial Accounting Standards Board issued IFRS 15 'Revenue from Contracts with Customers'. This new Standard will be effective from 1 January 2018. It explains how to recognise revenue and provides additional guidance in areas not covered by existing IFRSs.

Our Industry Insights series summarises IFRS 15 and explores what it means for various industries. This issue looks at the software and cloud services industries and talks you through the implications in five steps.