37 An entity shall consider the terms of the contract, as well as any laws that apply
to the contract, when evaluating whether it has an enforceable right to payment
for performance completed to date in accordance with paragraph 35(c). The
right to payment for performance completed to date does not need to be for a
fixed amount. However, at all times throughout the duration of the contract,
the entity must be entitled to an amount that at least compensates the entity for
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performance completed to date if the contract is terminated by the customer or
another party for reasons other than the entity’s failure to perform as promised.
Paragraphs B9–B13 provide guidance for assessing the existence and
enforceability of a right to payment and whether an entity’s right to payment
would entitle the entity to be paid for its performance completed to date.
Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time
38 If a performance obligation is not satisfied over time in accordance with
paragraphs 35–37, an entity satisfies the performance obligation at a point in
time. To determine the point in time at which a customer obtains control of a
promised asset and the entity satisfies a performance obligation, the entity shall
consider the requirements for control in paragraphs 31–34. In addition, an
entity shall consider indicators of the transfer of control, which include, but are
not limited to, the following: