Constraining estimates of variable consideration
56 An entity shall include in the transaction price some or all of an amount of
variable consideration estimated in accordance with paragraph 53 only to the
extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of
cumulative revenue recognised will not occur when the uncertainty associated
with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved.
57 In assessing whether it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the
amount of cumulative revenue recognised will not occur once the uncertainty
related to the variable consideration is subsequently resolved, an entity shall
consider both the likelihood and the magnitude of the revenue reversal. Factors
that could increase the likelihood or the magnitude of a revenue reversal
include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
(a) the amount of consideration is highly susceptible to factors outside the
entity’s influence. Those factors may include volatility in a market, the
judgement or actions of third parties, weather conditions and a high risk
of obsolescence of the promised good or service.
(b) the uncertainty about the amount of consideration is not expected to be
resolved for a long period of time.
(c) the entity’s experience (or other evidence) with similar types of contracts
is limited, or that experience (or other evidence) has limited predictive
value.
(d) the entity has a practice of either offering a broad range of price
concessions or changing the payment terms and conditions of similar
contracts in similar circumstances.
(e) the contract has a large number and broad range of possible
consideration amounts.
58 An entity shall apply paragraph B63 to account for consideration in the form of
a sales-based or usage-based royalty that is promised in exchange for a licence of
intellectual property.
Reassessment of variable consideration
59 At the end of each reporting period, an entity shall update the estimated
transaction price (including updating its assessment of whether an estimate of
variable consideration is constrained) to represent faithfully the circumstances
present at the end of the reporting period and the changes in circumstances
during the reporting period. The entity shall account for changes in the
transaction price in accordance with paragraphs 87–90.