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b\">Authorization Code</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/glossary/c/#contract\" class=\"term\" title=\"An agreement between two or more parties that creates enforceable rights and obligations.\"><span>Contract</span></a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Added</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Core Software</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/glossary/c/#customer\" class=\"term\" title=\"A party that has contracted with an entity to obtain goods or services that are an output of the entity's ordinary activities in exchange for consideration.\"><span>Customer</span></a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Amended</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Delivery</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Enhancement</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Fixed Fee</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Hosting Arrangement</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/glossary/h/#hosting-arrangement\" class=\"term\" title=\"In connection with accessing and using software products, an arrangement in which the customer of the software does not currently have possession of the software; rather, the customer accesses and uses the software on an as-needed basis.\"><span>Hosting Arrangement</span></a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Amended</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2018-15/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-15</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">08/29/2018</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Licensing</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Maintenance</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Milestone (1st def.)</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Off-the-Shelf Software</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/glossary/p/#performance-obligation\" class=\"term\" title=\"A promise in a contract with a customer to transfer to the customer either: A good or service (or a bundle of goods or services) that is distinct A series of distinct goods or services that are substantially the same and that have the same pattern of transfer to the customer.\"><span>Performance Obligation</span></a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Added</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Platform</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Platform-Transfer Right</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Postcontract Customer Support</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/glossary/p/#probable\" class=\"term\" title=\"The future event or events are likely to occur.\"><span>Probable</span></a> (2nd def.)</td> <td class=\"entry\">Added</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Product Master</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Reseller</strong> (1st def.)</td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/glossary/r/#revenue\" class=\"term\" title=\"Inflows or other enhancements of assets of an entity or settlements of its liabilities (or a combination of both) from delivering or producing goods, rendering services, or other activities that constitute the entity's ongoing major or central operations.\"><span>Revenue</span></a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Added</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Site License</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/glossary/t/#transaction-price\" class=\"term\" title=\"The amount of consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties.\"><span>Transaction Price</span></a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Added</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Upgrade</strong> (2nd def.)</td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Upgrade Right</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">User</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">When-and-If-Available</strong> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"></td> <td class=\"entry\"></td> <td class=\"entry\"></td> <td class=\"entry\"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-05-1\" class=\"xref\">985-605-05-1</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Amended</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-05-2\" class=\"xref\">985-605-05-2</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Added</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-05-3\" class=\"xref\">985-605-05-3</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-05-4\" class=\"xref\">985-605-05-4</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/958/#605-958-15-3\" class=\"xref\">958-605-15-3</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Amended</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-15-3\" class=\"xref\">985-605-15-3</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Amended</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2009-14/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-14</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">10/07/2009</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-15-4\" class=\"xref\">985-605-15-4</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-15-4\" class=\"xref\">985-605-15-4</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Amended</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2009-14/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-14</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">10/07/2009</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-15-4A\" class=\"xref\">985-605-15-4A</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-15-4A\" class=\"xref\">985-605-15-4A</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Added</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2009-14/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-14</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">10/07/2009</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-25-1\" class=\"xref\">985-605-25-1</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-25-2\" class=\"xref\">985-605-25-2</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Amended</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <div class=\"xref-range displayInline\"><a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-25-3\" class=\"xref\">985-605-25-3 through 25-6</a></div> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-25-7\" class=\"xref\">985-605-25-7</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Amended</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <div class=\"xref-range displayInline\"><a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-25-8\" class=\"xref\">985-605-25-8 through 25-107</a></div> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-25-10\" class=\"xref\">985-605-25-10</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Amended</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2009-14/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-14</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">10/07/2009</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-50-1\" class=\"xref\">985-605-50-1</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-50-1\" class=\"xref\">985-605-50-1</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Added</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2009-14/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-14</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">10/07/2009</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <div class=\"xref-range displayInline\"><a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-55-2\" class=\"xref\">985-605-55-2 through 55-119</a></div> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <div class=\"xref-range displayInline\"><a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-55-121\" class=\"xref\">985-605-55-121 through 55-236</a></div> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Superseded</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2014-09/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">05/28/2014</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <div class=\"xref-range displayInline\"><a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-55-211\" class=\"xref\">985-605-55-211 through 55-236</a></div> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Added</td> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/updates/asu-2009-14/\" class=\"xref\">Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-14</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">10/07/2009</td> </tr> <tr> <td class=\"entry\"> <a href=\"/asc/605/985/#605-985-65-1\" class=\"xref\">985-605-65-1</a> </td> <td class=\"entry\">Added</td> 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