Concept
superseded guidance
Referenced in 99 subtopics across 8 areas.
Presentation17
- 205-915Development Stage Entities205 Presentation of Financial Statements
ASC 205-915 formerly contained the presentation requirements for development stage entities (inception-to-date cumulative amounts in the income statement, cash flow statement, and equity statement, plus identification of the entity as development stage). Every paragraph in Sections 05, 15, and 45 was superseded by ASU 2014-10, so the subtopic now imposes no requirements. Entities that would once have been development stage entities simply follow the ordinary presentation guidance in ASC 205 and elsewhere in GAAP.
- 210-912Contractors—Federal Government210 Balance Sheet
ASC 210-912 formerly provided balance sheet classification and disclosure guidance for contractors with the federal government (e.g., presentation of receivables, unbilled amounts, and advances/progress payments on government contracts). Every paragraph in the subtopic — Sections 05, 15, 45, and 50 — was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). The subtopic is now an empty shell with no operative guidance; contract asset and contract liability presentation for government contractors is governed by ASC 606 (and ASC 340-40 for related costs).
- 210-915Development Stage Entities210 Balance Sheet
ASC 210-915 formerly provided balance sheet presentation guidance for development stage entities (entities devoting substantially all efforts to establishing a new business). Every paragraph in the subtopic — the overview (210-915-05-1), scope (210-915-15-1), and other presentation guidance (210-915-45-1) — was superseded by ASU 2014-10. As a result, there is no remaining incremental balance sheet presentation requirement for development stage entities; such entities follow the same guidance in ASC 210 as any other entity.
- 215-915Development Stage Entities215 Statement of Shareholder Equity
ASC 215-915 formerly prescribed how a development stage entity presented its statement of shareholder equity — notably cumulative, inception-to-date detail of each equity issuance (dates, shares, dollar amounts, nature of consideration). Every paragraph in this subtopic (215-915-05-1, 15-1, and 45-1 through 45-3) was superseded by ASU 2014-10, which eliminated the development stage entity reporting concept from U.S. GAAP. There are consequently no remaining requirements under this subtopic; a development stage entity now follows the same equity presentation guidance as any other reporting entity.
- 220-912Contractors—Federal Government220 Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income
This industry-specific subtopic addresses how a federal government contractor presents amounts in the income statement relating to terminated contracts. After ASC 2014-09 superseded most of its guidance, the only surviving rule is that items the contractor keeps without making a claim for cost or loss stay on the balance sheet as inventory or deferred charges (220-912-45-3).
- 225-10Overall225 Income Statement
ASC 225-10 was the "Overall" subtopic of the Income Statement topic, but every one of its paragraphs (Sections 05 Background, 15 Scope, and 45 Other Presentation Matters) was superseded by Maintenance Update 2017-19. As a result, the subtopic contains no substantive guidance; income statement presentation guidance now resides in ASC 220 (Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income) and other presentation topics.
- 225-20Unusual or Infrequently Occurring Items225 Income Statement
ASC 225-20 formerly governed the reporting of extraordinary items (events both unusual in nature and infrequent in occurrence) and unusual or infrequently occurring items in the income statement. Every paragraph has been superseded: ASU 2015-01 eliminated the extraordinary item concept and its separate net-of-tax presentation below income from continuing operations, and Maintenance Update 2017-19 removed the remaining shell paragraphs after the transition period ended. Presentation and disclosure of material unusual or infrequently occurring items now resides in ASC 220-20 (Income Statement—Unusual or Infrequently Occurring Items).
- 225-30Business Interruption Insurance225 Income Statement
ASC 225-30 formerly addressed how to present and disclose business interruption insurance recoveries in the income statement. All of its content (Sections 05, 15, 45, and 50) was superseded by Maintenance Update 2017-19, so the subtopic is now an empty shell with no operative guidance. Entities receiving business interruption insurance proceeds must look to other guidance, such as the successor guidance in ASC 220-30 and general gain contingency rules.
- 225-912Contractors—Federal Government225 Income Statement
ASC 225-912 formerly provided income statement presentation guidance for contractors with the federal government (a subtopic of the legacy Income Statement topic). Every paragraph in the subtopic — Overview and Background (05), Scope (15), and Other Presentation Matters (45) — was superseded by Maintenance Update 2017-19, so the subtopic contains no operative guidance. Presentation questions for federal government contractors are now addressed under the revenue and other applicable topics rather than here.
- 225-915Development Stage Entities225 Income Statement
This subtopic formerly prescribed how a development stage entity presented its income statement — most notably cumulative amounts of revenues and expenses from inception. Every paragraph (225-915-05-1, 15-1, and 45-1) was superseded by ASU 2014-10, which eliminated the concept of a development stage entity from U.S. GAAP. As a result, there are no remaining presentation requirements in ASC 225-915.
- 225-932Extractive Activities—Oil and Gas225 Income Statement
ASC 225-932 was the income statement subtopic addressing oil and gas extractive activities, but every paragraph in it (Sections 05, 15, 50, and 55) was superseded by Maintenance Update 2017-19. As a result the subtopic contains no operative guidance; readers must look to ASC 932 (Extractive Activities—Oil and Gas) and ASC 220 for income statement presentation and disclosure requirements.
- 225-946Financial Services—Investment Companies225 Income Statement
ASC 225-946 was the industry-specific income statement guidance for investment companies, but every paragraph in it (Sections 05, 15, 45, and 50) was superseded by Maintenance Update 2017-19. The subtopic is now an empty shell with no operative guidance; the substantive requirements for an investment company's statement of operations were relocated to (and remain in) ASC 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies. Readers encountering a citation to 225-946 should redirect to ASC 946-225.
- 225-954Health Care Entities225 Income Statement
ASC 225-954 formerly provided income statement presentation guidance for health care entities (e.g., the performance indicator and reporting of patient service revenue). Every paragraph in the subtopic — Sections 05, 15, 45, 50, and 55 — was superseded by Maintenance Update 2017-19, so the subtopic contains no operative guidance. Health care income statement presentation guidance now resides in Topic 954 (principally 954-205 and 954-225 as relocated) and, for revenue, in Topic 606.
- 230-915Development Stage Entities230 Statement of Cash Flows
ASC 230-915 formerly required a development stage entity to present inception-to-date (cumulative) amounts in its statement of cash flows in addition to the amounts for the current period. Every paragraph in the subtopic (230-915-05-1, 15-1, and 45-1) was superseded by ASU 2014-10, which eliminated the development stage entity reporting concept from U.S. GAAP. As a result, entities formerly in the development stage now prepare a statement of cash flows under ASC 230 exactly like any other entity, with no cumulative-since-inception column.
- 235-910Contractors—Construction235 Notes to Financial Statements
ASC 235-910 was the construction-contractor industry supplement to ASC 235 on notes to financial statements, which required disclosure of the accounting policies used for construction-type contracts. Every paragraph in the subtopic (05-1, 15-1, 50-1 and 50-2) was superseded by Maintenance Update No. 2019-01, so the subtopic now contains no operative guidance. Contractors instead look to the general accounting policy disclosure requirements of ASC 235-10 and to the revenue disclosures in ASC 606.
- 235-912Contractors—Federal Government235 Notes to Financial Statements
ASC 235-912 formerly provided accounting-policy disclosure guidance in the notes to financial statements for entities contracting with the federal government. All of its content (paragraphs 235-912-05-1, 15-1 and 50-1) was superseded by ASU 2014-09, the revenue recognition standard, so the subtopic now carries no operative guidance.
- 235-915Development Stage Entities235 Notes to Financial Statements
This subtopic formerly required development stage entities to disclose their accounting policies and their development stage status within the notes to the financial statements. Every paragraph in it (Sections 05, 15, and 50) was superseded by Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-10, which eliminated the development stage entity reporting concept from U.S. GAAP. As a result, there are no remaining requirements under ASC 235-915.
Assets19
- 305-10Overall305 Cash and Cash Equivalents
ASC 305-10 is the Overall subtopic of the Cash and Cash Equivalents topic, but its substantive content has been removed — the scope, overview, and implementation guidance paragraphs were superseded by Maintenance Update 2017-21 and ASU 2012-04. As a result, 305-10 today functions largely as a placeholder heading; the operative guidance on cash and cash equivalents lives elsewhere, principally in ASC 230 (definition and presentation of cash equivalents, restricted cash) and ASC 210 (balance sheet classification).
- 305-942Financial Services—Depository and Lending305 Cash and Cash Equivalents
ASC 305-942 was the industry-specific guidance on cash and cash equivalents for depository and lending institutions (banks, savings institutions, credit unions). Every paragraph in the subtopic — scope, presentation, and disclosure — was superseded by Maintenance Update 2017-21, so the subtopic contains no operative guidance. Entities in this industry now apply the general guidance in ASC 305 and, for restricted/reserve balances and cash flow classification, ASC 942-305 and ASC 230.
- 305-946Financial Services—Investment Companies305 Cash and Cash Equivalents
ASC 305-946 was the investment-company-specific guidance on cash and cash equivalents. Every remaining paragraph (05-1, 15-1, 45-1, 45-2) was superseded by Maintenance Update 2017-21, so the subtopic contains no substantive guidance today. Investment companies now look to the general cash guidance in ASC 305 and to the presentation and disclosure requirements in ASC 946.
- 305-954Health Care Entities305 Cash and Cash Equivalents
ASC 305-954 was the health care industry-specific guidance on cash and cash equivalents, but it now contains no operative content — every paragraph has been superseded or is unused. Health care entities therefore follow the general guidance in Topic 305 together with the broader health care presentation rules in Topic 954.
- 310-30Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality310 Receivables
ASC 310-30 formerly governed loans and debt securities acquired with evidence of deteriorated credit quality (so-called purchased credit-impaired assets), where it was probable at acquisition that the investor would not collect all contractually required payments receivable; it required accreting the excess of expected cash flows over the initial investment into interest income as accretable yield and prohibited carrying over or creating a valuation allowance at acquisition. Every substantive paragraph of this subtopic has been superseded by Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 (CECL). Purchased financial assets with credit deterioration are now accounted for under Subtopics 326-20 and 326-30.
- 310-40Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors310 Receivables
ASC 310-40 formerly contained the creditor's accounting for troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) — the definition of a TDR, measurement of impairment on restructured loans, accounting for assets or equity interests received in satisfaction of a receivable, and TDR-specific disclosures. Every operative paragraph has been superseded, principally by ASU 2022-02 (which eliminated the TDR model for creditors that have adopted ASC 326), with earlier deletions by ASU 2016-13 and ASU 2014-09. The subtopic is now an empty shell: creditors account for modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty under ASC 326 and ASC 310-10 instead.
- 310-910Contractors—Construction310 Receivables
ASC 310-910 was the industry-specific guidance on receivables of construction contractors (classification and disclosure of contract receivables, retainage, and unbilled amounts). Every paragraph in the subtopic has been superseded — the presentation and disclosure paragraphs by ASU 2014-09 (the revenue standard) and the remainder by Maintenance Update No. 2019-01. As a result, the subtopic now contains no substantive guidance; contract asset, contract receivable, and retainage questions for contractors are addressed under ASC 606 (and ASC 326 for credit losses).
- 310-920Entertainment—Broadcasters310 Receivables
ASC 310-920 formerly provided industry-specific guidance on receivables arising in broadcasting arrangements. Both of its substantive paragraphs — the overview/background paragraph (310-920-05-1) and the recognition paragraph (310-920-25-1) — were superseded by ASU No. 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). As a result, the subtopic contains no remaining operative guidance.
- 320-944Financial Services—Insurance320 Investments—Debt Securities
ASC 320-944 was the insurance-industry ("Financial Services—Insurance") incremental guidance layered onto Investments—Debt Securities. Every paragraph in this subtopic (05-1, 15-1, 15-2, 25-1, 50-1, 50-2) has been superseded by Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-01, so the subtopic contains no operative guidance. Insurance entities now follow the general guidance in ASC 320 for debt securities and ASC 321 for equity securities.
- 320-954Health Care Entities320 Investments—Debt Securities
ASC 320-954 was the health care entities industry supplement to the debt securities guidance in Topic 320, addressing scope, subsequent measurement, presentation (including where unrealized gains and losses appear in a health care entity's performance indicator) and related implementation examples. Every paragraph in the subtopic — Sections 05, 15, 35, 45 and 55 — was superseded by Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-01. As a result the subtopic contains no operative guidance; health care entities look instead to Topic 320 as amended and to Topic 321 for equity securities.
- 325-20Cost Method Investments325 Investments—Other
ASC 325-20 formerly governed the cost method of accounting for equity securities without a readily determinable fair value (cost-method investments), including their initial measurement, impairment assessment, and disclosure. Every substantive paragraph in the subtopic was superseded by ASU 2016-01, so the subtopic is now an empty shell with no operative guidance. Equity investments previously accounted for under the cost method are now within the scope of ASC 321, Investments—Equity Securities.
- 325-944Financial Services—Insurance325 Investments—Other
ASC 325-944 was the insurance-industry ("Investments—Other, Insurance") guidance within the Investments—Other topic, but every paragraph in the subtopic (Sections 05, 15, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50) has been superseded by Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-01. As a result, the subtopic contains no operative recognition, measurement, derecognition, presentation, or disclosure requirements. Entities in the insurance industry must instead apply the equity-security and other-investment guidance retained elsewhere, principally ASC 321 and ASC 320 as amended by ASU 2016-01.
- 330-910Contractors—Construction330 Inventory
ASC 330-910 was the inventory guidance specific to construction contractors, addressing how contractors accounted for inventoried costs (e.g., uninstalled materials and precontract costs) under Topic 330. All of its substantive paragraphs — Sections 05 (Overview and Background), 15 (Scope), 25 (Recognition), and 40 (Derecognition) — were superseded by Maintenance Update No. 2019-01, so the subtopic contains no operative guidance. Contractors now look to the general inventory guidance in Topic 330 and to the revenue and contract cost guidance in Topics 606 and 340-40.
- 340-20Capitalized Advertising Costs340 Other Assets and Deferred Costs
ASC 340-20 formerly governed capitalized advertising costs (including direct-response advertising) — when such costs could be recorded as assets, how they were measured, amortized, tested for realizability, presented, and disclosed. Every paragraph in the subtopic (Sections 05, 15, 25, 30, 35, 45, 50, 55, and 60) has been superseded by Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). The subtopic therefore contains no operative guidance; advertising costs are now expensed as incurred (or the first time the advertising takes place) under ASC 720-35, and contract-related costs are addressed by ASC 340-40.
- 340-910Contractors—Construction340 Other Assets and Deferred Costs
ASC 340-910 was the construction-contractor branch of the "Other Assets and Deferred Costs" topic, addressing precontract and other deferred costs incurred by construction contractors. Every substantive paragraph (05-1, 15-1, and 50-1) was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (the revenue recognition standard), so the subtopic is now an empty shell with no operative guidance. Costs to obtain and fulfill a contract with a customer are now accounted for under ASC 340-40.
- 340-915Development Stage Entities340 Other Assets and Deferred Costs
ASC 340-915 formerly provided guidance on other assets and deferred costs for development stage entities, but every paragraph in the subtopic (Sections 05, 15, 25, and 35) was superseded by Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-10. As a result, there is no longer any incremental GAAP for deferred costs that is specific to development stage entities; such entities apply the same recognition and measurement guidance as any other reporting entity.
- 340-952Franchisors340 Other Assets and Deferred Costs
ASC 340-952 formerly contained the franchisor-specific guidance on deferred costs (for example, direct and indirect costs of franchise sales). Every paragraph in the subtopic — Sections 05, 15, and 25 — was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). Franchisors now account for costs of obtaining and fulfilling franchise contracts under ASC 340-40 and recognize franchise revenue under ASC 606 (including the industry guidance in ASC 952-606).
- 360-20Real Estate Sales360 Property, Plant, and Equipment
ASC 360-20 formerly contained the specialized U.S. GAAP for recognizing profit on sales of real estate (the old FASB Statement No. 66 model with full accrual, installment, cost recovery, deposit, and percentage-of-completion methods, plus sale-leaseback and continuing-involvement rules). Every paragraph in the subtopic has been superseded — mostly by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) and ASU 2016-02 (Leases). Sales of real estate are now accounted for under ASC 606 if the counterparty is a customer, or under ASC 610-20 for sales of nonfinancial assets to noncustomers, with sale-leaseback transactions governed by ASC 842-40.
- 360-910Contractors—Construction360 Property, Plant, and Equipment
ASC 360-910 was the construction-contractor-specific guidance on property, plant, and equipment, but every substantive paragraph (05-1, 15-1, 25-1, and 35-1) was superseded by Maintenance Update No. 2019-01. The subtopic is now an empty shell containing no operative recognition, measurement, or scope guidance. Contractors therefore apply the general PP&E guidance in ASC 360-10 (and, for contract accounting, ASC 606 and ASC 340-40).
Liabilities9
- 405-910Contractors—Construction405 Liabilities
ASC 405-910 formerly provided liability guidance (offsetting/presentation and disclosure of advances, billings, and related contractor obligations) for construction contractors. Every paragraph in the subtopic — Sections 05, 15, 45, and 50 — was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). As a result, the subtopic contains no operative guidance; contract liabilities of construction contractors are now addressed under ASC 606 (and contract costs under ASC 340-40).
- 430-10Overall430 Deferred Revenue
ASC 430-10 is now only a signpost: it contains no substantive recognition or measurement rules of its own. Its single remaining paragraph (430-10-05-1) directs readers to Topic 606 for guidance on deferred revenue and contract liabilities. The former recognition and relationship paragraphs (430-10-25-1 and 430-10-60-1) were superseded by ASU 2014-09.
- 430-922Entertainment—Cable Television430 Deferred Revenue
ASC 430-922 formerly provided industry-specific guidance on deferred revenue for cable television companies (e.g., accounting for installation and hookup fees received before the related service was provided). Every paragraph in the subtopic — 430-922-05-1, 15-1, 25-1, 30-1, and 35-1 — was superseded by ASU 2014-09, the revenue recognition standard. As a result, the subtopic contains no operative guidance; cable television revenue and related contract liabilities are now accounted for under ASC 606.
- 430-926Entertainment—Films430 Deferred Revenue
This subtopic formerly addressed deferred revenue (advances and license fees received before recognition) for entertainment—films entities. Every substantive paragraph in Sections 05, 15, and 25 was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (the revenue standard), so the subtopic contains no remaining guidance. Film-related contract liabilities are now accounted for under ASC 606 and ASC 926-605/926-10 as amended.
- 430-928Entertainment—Music430 Deferred Revenue
ASC 430-928 was the deferred revenue guidance for the music industry (Entertainment—Music), addressing when amounts received (e.g., minimum guarantees or advances under licensing arrangements) had to be deferred rather than recognized. Every paragraph in the subtopic — 430-928-05-1, 430-928-15-1, and 430-928-25-1 — was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). No substantive guidance remains; music-industry deferred revenue questions are now answered under ASC 606 and the music-specific guidance in ASC 928-606.
- 430-954Health Care Entities430 Deferred Revenue
ASC 430-954 formerly provided the deferred revenue guidance for health care entities, principally continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) accounting for nonrefundable advance (entrance) fees and refundable advance fees. Every paragraph in the subtopic has been superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), and the transition paragraph 430-954-65-1 was superseded on 06/26/2015 following ASU 2012-01. The subtopic therefore contains no operative guidance; deferred revenue for health care entities is now addressed under ASC 606 and ASC 954-405/954-606.
- 430-972Real Estate—Common Interest Realty Associations430 Deferred Revenue
ASC 430-972 was the deferred revenue guidance for common interest realty associations (CIRAs) — e.g., condominium and homeowners' associations — addressing when assessments and similar member charges collected in advance had to be deferred rather than recognized. All of its substantive paragraphs (05-1, 15-1, 25-1) were superseded by ASU 2014-09, so the subtopic is now an empty shell. CIRA revenue and deferral questions are instead resolved under ASC 606 and the related contract liability guidance.
- 440-952Franchisors440 Commitments
ASC 440-952 was the franchisor-specific extension of the Commitments topic, but every substantive paragraph (05-1 overview, 15-1 scope, and 50-1 disclosure) was superseded by Maintenance Update 2017-09. The subtopic therefore contains no remaining guidance; franchisor commitment and disclosure requirements now fall under the general Commitments guidance in ASC 440-10 and, for franchise revenue, ASC 606.
- 450-912Contractors—Federal Government450 Contingencies
ASC 450-912 is the contingencies guidance specific to contractors dealing with the U.S. federal government. It addresses contingencies arising when a contract is terminated for the convenience of the government and contingencies related to subcontractor claims under those terminated contracts. The substantive recognition guidance is largely cross-referenced elsewhere—subcontractor claim contingencies are addressed in paragraph 912-20-25-3, and the former recognition paragraph was superseded by ASU 2014-09.
Equity1
- 505-50Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees505 Equity
ASC 505-50 formerly governed the accounting for equity instruments (shares, options, warrants) issued to non-employees in exchange for goods or services, including measurement date, performance commitment, and counterparty-performance concepts. Every paragraph in the subtopic has been superseded — chiefly by ASU 2018-07 (Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting), with the share-based-payment-as-consideration-payable-to-a-customer paragraphs superseded earlier by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). As a result, the subtopic contains no operative guidance; nonemployee share-based payment awards are now accounted for under ASC 718.
Revenue27
- 605-15Products605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-15 was the legacy guidance on revenue recognition for sales of product, most notably sales with a right of return (and related product financing and industry arrangements). Every paragraph in the subtopic — background, scope, recognition, and presentation — has been superseded by ASU 2014-09, which replaced it with the revenue model in ASC 606. As a result, the subtopic contains no operative guidance today and exists only as a historical marker.
- 605-25Multiple-Element Arrangements605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-25 was the legacy guidance on multiple-element (multiple-deliverable) revenue arrangements — how a vendor decided whether deliverables in one contract were separate units of accounting and how to allocate arrangement consideration among them. Every paragraph of the subtopic has been superseded, principally by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), with a few earlier paragraphs superseded by ASU 2009-13. There is therefore no operative guidance left in 605-25; entities apply ASC 606 (and ASC 340-40) instead.
- 605-28Milestone Method605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-28 formerly provided the "milestone method" of revenue recognition, an accounting policy election that allowed a vendor in a research-and-development arrangement to recognize contingent milestone consideration in its entirety in the period the milestone was achieved, if the milestone was deemed substantive. Every paragraph of this subtopic — scope, recognition, disclosure, and transition — was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). Milestone-type contingent consideration is now accounted for as variable consideration under ASC 606, subject to the constraint on variable consideration.
- 605-30Rights to Use605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-30 was the legacy revenue recognition guidance for "Rights to Use" arrangements (transfers of rights to use property rather than sales of the property itself). Its substantive paragraphs — 605-30-05-1 (overview) and 605-30-25-1 (recognition) — were superseded by ASU 2014-09, so the subtopic is now an empty shell. Arrangements formerly analyzed here are accounted for under ASC 606 (or ASC 842 if the arrangement conveys a lease).
- 605-40Gains and Losses605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-40 formerly addressed gains and losses arising from involuntary conversions of nonmonetary assets (such as property destroyed by fire or taken by condemnation) into monetary assets like insurance or condemnation proceeds. Every paragraph in the subtopic — scope, recognition, measurement, presentation, and relationships — was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (the revenue recognition standard), so the subtopic contains no remaining authoritative guidance. Entities now look to ASC 610-30 for gains and losses on involuntary conversions and to ASC 606 for revenue from contracts with customers.
- 605-45Principal Agent Considerations605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-45 formerly governed whether a company reports revenue gross (as a principal) or net (as an agent), including guidance on shipping and handling costs and reimbursed out-of-pocket expenses. Every paragraph in the subtopic (Sections 05, 15, 45, 50, and 55) has been superseded by ASU No. 2014-09, so the subtopic contains no operative guidance. Gross-versus-net presentation is now determined under the principal-versus-agent (control) guidance in ASC 606-10-55-36 through 55-40.
- 605-50Customer Payments and Incentives605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-50 was the legacy guidance on a vendor's accounting for consideration given to a customer or a reseller of the vendor's products (cash, credits, coupons, slotting fees, rebates, and similar sales incentives), including whether such consideration is a reduction of revenue or an expense and when to recognize it. Every paragraph in the subtopic — Sections 05, 15, 25, 45, 50, 55, and 60 — has been superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). No operative guidance remains here; the topic is retained only as a historical marker for entities referencing pre-ASC 606 literature.
- 605-908Airlines605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-908 was the legacy industry-specific revenue recognition guidance for airlines (passenger ticket sales, frequent flyer/mileage programs, and related items). Every paragraph in Sections 05, 15, and 25 has been superseded by Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, so the subtopic contains no operative guidance. Airline revenue is now accounted for under ASC 606 (with airline-specific implementation guidance in ASC 606-10-55 and Subtopic 908-606).
- 605-910Contractors—Construction605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-910 was the construction-contractor revenue guidance nested in the legacy revenue recognition topic (ASC 605). Every substantive paragraph in Sections 05, 15, 25, and 50 was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), leaving the subtopic as an empty shell. Construction contractors now apply ASC 606 for revenue and ASC 340-40 for contract costs.
- 605-912Contractors—Federal Government605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-912 was the legacy industry guidance on revenue recognition for contractors with the U.S. federal government, covering matters such as recognition of fees, contract terminations, renegotiation and price redetermination. Every paragraph in the subtopic (Sections 05, 15, 25, and 50) was superseded by ASU 2014-09, so the subtopic contains no remaining substantive guidance. Federal government contractors now apply ASC 606 (with related guidance in ASC 340-40) and, if applicable, the residual industry guidance in ASC 912.
- 605-915Development Stage Entities605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-915 formerly provided revenue recognition guidance specific to development stage entities (pre-revenue enterprises devoting efforts to establishing a new business). Every remaining paragraph in this subtopic (05-1, 15-1, 25-1) was superseded by ASU 2014-10, which eliminated the concept of a "development stage entity" from U.S. GAAP. As a result, there is no separate revenue guidance for such entities; they apply the same revenue recognition standards as any other entity.
- 605-920Entertainment—Broadcasters605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-920 formerly provided industry-specific revenue recognition guidance for broadcasters (entertainment industry), including recognition of barter and license/advertising revenue. All of its substantive paragraphs (605-920-05-1 and 605-920-25-1) were superseded by ASU 2014-09, so the subtopic is now an empty shell. Broadcaster revenue is instead accounted for under the general revenue model in ASC 606, with related industry guidance in ASC 926.
- 605-922Entertainment—Cable Television605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-922 formerly contained industry-specific revenue recognition guidance for cable television entities (e.g., accounting for installation and hookup revenue and initial subscriber fees). Every paragraph in the subtopic — scope, background, and recognition — was superseded by ASU 2014-09, the revenue recognition standard. Cable television revenue is now accounted for under ASC 606, with related industry guidance in ASC 922 and contract cost guidance in ASC 340-40.
- 605-924Entertainment—Casinos605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-924 formerly contained the industry-specific revenue recognition guidance for casinos (gaming revenue, casino jackpot liabilities, and related presentation). Every substantive paragraph has been superseded by ASU 2014-09, so the subtopic carries no remaining guidance. Casino revenue is now accounted for under ASC 606, with any surviving industry considerations in ASC 924 and ASC 606-10-55.
- 605-926Entertainment—Films605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-926 formerly contained the industry-specific revenue recognition guidance for entertainment—films (licensing of films to theaters, television, home video, and other markets). Every paragraph in the subtopic — scope, recognition, disclosure, and implementation guidance — was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (the revenue standard). Film revenue is now accounted for under ASC 606, with related industry guidance retained in ASC 926-605 and other 926 subtopics.
- 605-928Entertainment—Music605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-928 formerly provided industry-specific revenue recognition guidance for the music industry (licensors of music rights, record masters, and related fees). Every paragraph in the subtopic — scope, recognition, initial measurement, and relationships sections — was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). Entities now account for music-industry revenue under ASC 606 and, for licensing arrangements, ASC 606-10-55-54 through 55-65, with residual industry guidance in ASC 928.
- 605-932Extractive Activities—Oil and Gas605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-932 was the oil and gas industry-specific guidance under the legacy revenue recognition model (ASC 605), addressing revenue recognition for extractive activities such as gas balancing arrangements. Every substantive paragraph in the subtopic (05-1, 15-1, 25-2, and 50-1) was superseded by ASU 2014-09, so the subtopic now contains no operative guidance. Oil and gas revenue is instead accounted for under ASC 606, with industry-specific application guidance in ASC 932-606.
- 605-940Financial Services—Brokers and Dealers605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-940 formerly provided industry-specific revenue recognition guidance for brokers and dealers in securities (e.g., trade-date recognition of commissions and related expenses, and measurement of such revenues). Every paragraph in the subtopic — Sections 05, 15, 25 and 30 — was superseded by ASU 2014-09, so the subtopic contains no remaining operative guidance. Broker-dealer revenue from contracts with customers is now accounted for under ASC 606, with related industry implementation guidance in ASC 940-605.
- 605-942Financial Services—Depository and Lending605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-942 was the industry-specific revenue recognition guidance for depository and lending institutions (financial services) under the legacy ASC 605 model. Every paragraph in its Overview (05), Scope (15), and Recognition (25) sections was superseded by ASU 2014-09, so the subtopic contains no operative guidance. Revenue from contracts with customers for banks and lenders is now addressed under ASC 606 (with financial-instrument-related income remaining in ASC 310, 320, 815, 825, 942, etc.).
- 605-946Financial Services—Investment Companies605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-946 was the legacy revenue recognition guidance for investment company activities (notably investment advisers' incentive/performance-based fee arrangements) under the superseded Topic 605 model. Every paragraph in Sections 05, 15, 25, and 50 was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). The subtopic now contains no operative guidance; revenue from such contracts is accounted for under ASC 606 (with related costs under ASC 340-40).
- 605-948Financial Services—Mortgage Banking605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-948 formerly provided revenue recognition guidance for mortgage banking activities (notably loan servicing fees and related mortgage banking revenues) under the legacy ASC 605 model. Every paragraph in the subtopic — Sections 05, 15, and 25 — was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). The subtopic therefore contains no operative guidance today; mortgage banking revenue is addressed under ASC 606 and the specialized guidance retained in ASC 948.
- 605-952Franchisors605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-952 formerly contained the industry-specific revenue recognition guidance for franchisors (initial franchise fees, area franchise sales, continuing fees, and related disclosures). Every paragraph in the subtopic — Sections 05, 15, 25, 35, 40, 45, and 50 — has been superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). Franchisors now apply ASC 606 (with ASC 340-40 for contract costs), including the franchisor-specific implementation guidance and, for private companies, the practical expedient added by ASU 2021-02.
- 605-970Real Estate—General605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-970 formerly provided the legacy revenue recognition guidance for real estate—general transactions (including profit recognition and measurement on real estate sales). Every paragraph in the subtopic — Sections 05, 15, 25, 30, 35, and 55 — was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). No substantive guidance remains; entities apply ASC 606 (and ASC 610-20 for sales of nonfinancial assets to noncustomers) instead.
- 605-972Real Estate—Common Interest Realty Associations605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-972 formerly provided revenue recognition guidance for common interest realty associations (CIRAs), such as condominium and homeowners' associations, addressing assessments from members. Every paragraph in the subtopic — scope, recognition, presentation, and disclosure — was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). CIRA revenue transactions are now evaluated under ASC 606, with any surviving industry guidance located in ASC 606-10 or ASC 972.
- 605-974Real Estate—Real Estate Investment Trusts605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-974 formerly provided industry-specific revenue recognition guidance for real estate investment trusts under the legacy ASC 605 revenue model. Every paragraph in the subtopic (Sections 05, 15, 25, 45, and 50) was superseded by ASU 2014-09, the revenue standard. REIT revenue transactions are now accounted for under ASC 606 (contracts with customers) or, for rental income, under the leases guidance in ASC 842.
- 605-976Real Estate—Retail Land605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-976 formerly contained the industry-specific revenue recognition guidance for retail land sales (sales of lots in subdivided developments, typically on installment contracts with refund/cancellation periods), including the percentage-of-completion and installment methods for such sales. Every paragraph in the subtopic — Sections 05, 15, 25, 30, 35, and 55 — was superseded by Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). The subtopic therefore contains no remaining operative guidance; retail land sales are now accounted for under ASC 606 (and ASC 610-20 for sales of nonfinancial assets to noncustomers).
- 605-978Real Estate—Time-Sharing Activities605 Revenue Recognition
ASC 605-978 formerly contained the specialized revenue recognition guidance for real estate time-sharing transactions (interval sales, vacation clubs), including profit recognition tests, buyer's commitment and continuing investment thresholds, relative sales value accounting, and reload/upgrade transactions. Every paragraph in every section of the subtopic was superseded by Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09. Time-sharing revenue is now accounted for under ASC 606, with transfers of real estate outside a customer contract addressed in ASC 610-20.
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- 705-912Contractors—Federal Government705 Cost of Sales and Services
ASC 705-912 formerly contained cost-of-sales guidance for contractors with the federal government, addressing matters such as contract costs and related recognition and disclosure. Every paragraph in the subtopic (scope, recognition, and disclosure) was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). The subtopic is therefore an empty shell; federal government contractors now apply ASC 606 and the cost guidance in ASC 340-40.
- 705-976Real Estate—Retail Land705 Cost of Sales and Services
ASC 705-976 addresses the measurement of costs related to retail land sales, using the same scope as the Real Estate—Retail Land Overall Subtopic (976-10-15). Its substantive initial measurement guidance was superseded by ASU 2014-09, so the Subtopic now simply directs preparers to Subtopic 340-40 for incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer and costs to fulfill a contract.
- 720-952Franchisors720 Other Expenses
ASC 720-952 was the franchisor-specific guidance on other expenses (franchise costs such as direct and indirect costs of franchise sales and continuing franchise services). Every paragraph in the subtopic has been superseded — the recognition, presentation and other guidance by Maintenance Update 2017-09 and the disclosure paragraph by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). As a result, the subtopic contains no operative guidance today; franchisor cost accounting is addressed under ASC 606 and ASC 340-40.
- 740-995U.S. Steamship Entities740 Income Taxes
ASC 740-995 formerly provided industry-specific income tax guidance for U.S. steamship entities, which had been permitted to leave unrecognized deferred taxes on statutory reserve deposits that arose in fiscal years beginning before December 15, 1992. Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-15 superseded every paragraph in the subtopic (05-1, 15-1, 25-1, 25-2, 50-1, 50-2), so no guidance remains. Steamship entities now account for income taxes under the general requirements of Topic 740.
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- 810-20Control of Partnerships and Similar Entities810 Consolidation
ASC 810-20 formerly provided the consolidation model for limited partnerships and similar entities, addressing when a general partner controls a limited partnership (the "kick-out rights"/substantive participating rights analysis) and must consolidate it. Every paragraph in the subtopic — Sections 05, 15, 25, 45, and 55 — was superseded by ASU 2015-02 (Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis). Limited partnerships and similar entities are now evaluated under the general variable interest entity and voting interest models in Subtopic 810-10 and, for equity method purposes, 323-30.
- 810-915Development Stage Entities810 Consolidation
ASC 810-915 was the intersection subtopic that applied the consolidation guidance of Topic 810 to development stage entities (entities devoting substantially all efforts to establishing a new business without significant revenue). Every paragraph in this subtopic — including its scope, overview, and subsequent measurement guidance — was superseded by Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-10, which eliminated the concept of a development stage entity from U.S. GAAP. There is therefore no remaining substantive guidance here; consolidation of such entities is analyzed solely under the general Topic 810 model.
- 810-952Franchisors810 Consolidation
ASC 810-952 was the franchisor-specific consolidation guidance within the Consolidation topic, addressing when a franchisor should consolidate a franchisee entity (typically under the variable interest entity model). Every paragraph in the subtopic — the overview, scope, and implementation guidance and illustrations — was superseded by Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-17. As a result, the subtopic contains no operative guidance; franchisors apply the general consolidation model in ASC 810-10.
- 840-10Overall840 Leases
ASC 840-10 was the "Overall" subtopic of the legacy U.S. GAAP lease model, containing the scope, lease classification criteria (capital vs. operating), lease term and minimum lease payment definitions, and related implementation guidance for both lessees and lessors. Every substantive paragraph in this subtopic has been superseded by Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (and one paragraph, 840-10-60-3, by ASU 2014-09), which replaced Topic 840 with Topic 842. As currently codified, 840-10 contains no operative guidance.
- 840-20Operating Leases840 Leases
ASC 840-20 formerly contained the legacy accounting for operating leases by lessees and lessors, but every paragraph in the subtopic has been superseded and it now carries no operative guidance. The bulk of the supersessions were made by ASU 2016-02, which replaced Topic 840 with Topic 842, while two derecognition paragraphs (840-20-40-3 and 840-20-40-4) were superseded by ASU 2014-09 on revenue. Readers seeking current operating lease rules must consult Topic 842.
- 840-30Capital Leases840 Leases
ASC 840-30 was the legacy guidance governing lessee accounting for capital leases and lessor accounting for direct financing and sales-type leases (recognition, initial measurement of the leased asset and obligation at the present value of minimum lease payments, subsequent interest and amortization, terminations/renewals, presentation, and disclosure). Every paragraph in this subtopic has been superseded — almost entirely by ASU 2016-02 (Leases, which created ASC 842), with 840-30-25-5 superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue). As a result, 840-30 contains no operative guidance for entities that have adopted ASC 842.
- 840-40Sale-Leaseback Transactions840 Leases
ASC 840-40 was the legacy sale-leaseback guidance under the old lease model, addressing when a seller-lessee could recognize a sale of property it simultaneously leased back and how any gain or loss was deferred and amortized. Every substantive paragraph in the subtopic (Sections 05, 15, 25, 30, 35, 50, and 55) has been superseded by ASU 2016-02, so the subtopic now contains no operative guidance. Sale-leaseback transactions are instead accounted for under ASC 842-40, which conditions sale recognition on satisfying the transfer-of-control requirements in ASC 606.
- 840-958Not-for-Profit Entities840 Leases
ASC 840-958 was the not-for-profit-specific guidance within the legacy leases topic (ASC 840), addressing how NFP entities applied lease accounting. Every remaining paragraph in this subtopic (05-1, 15-1, and 55-1 through 55-4) has been superseded by Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, so the subtopic contains no operative guidance. NFP lessees and lessors now follow ASC 842, including its NFP-specific provisions.
- 840-974Real Estate—Real Estate Investment Trusts840 Leases
This subtopic previously provided lease guidance specific to real estate investment trusts (REITs) within the legacy leases topic (ASC 840). All of its content — the overview (05-1), scope (15-1), and recognition (25-1) paragraphs — was superseded by ASU 2016-02, which replaced ASC 840 with ASC 842. There is accordingly no substantive guidance remaining here.
- 840-978Real Estate—Time-Sharing Activities840 Leases
ASC 840-978 was the intersection subtopic applying the old lease accounting model (Topic 840) to real estate time-sharing activities (Topic 978). Every paragraph in its Overview, Scope, and Recognition sections has been superseded by ASU 2016-02, the standard that replaced Topic 840 with Topic 842. As a result, the subtopic contains no remaining substantive guidance.
- 840-980Regulated Operations840 Leases
This subtopic formerly provided lease guidance specific to regulated operations (rate-regulated utilities) under the old lease model in ASC 840 — for example, how capital lease accounting interacted with regulator-prescribed rate-making treatment. Every paragraph in every section (05, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55) has been superseded by ASU 2016-02 (Leases (Topic 842)), so the subtopic contains no operative guidance. Lessees and lessors in regulated operations now apply ASC 842, together with the regulated-operations guidance in ASC 980 (including ASC 842-10 and 980-340/980-405 concepts on regulatory assets and liabilities).
- 845-920Entertainment—Broadcasters845 Nonmonetary Transactions
ASC 845-920 formerly provided nonmonetary-transaction guidance for broadcasters, principally barter transactions in which broadcasters exchanged advertising time for goods, services, or program material. Every substantive paragraph in the subtopic (Sections 05, 15, 25, and 30) was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (the revenue standard). As a result, the subtopic contains no remaining guidance, and barter/nonmonetary exchanges involving broadcasters are now analyzed under ASC 606 (with noncash consideration measured at fair value) and the general nonmonetary guidance in ASC 845-10.
- 845-926Entertainment—Films845 Nonmonetary Transactions
ASC 845-926 was the industry-specific guidance applying nonmonetary-exchange principles to film entities (e.g., barter or exchange transactions involving film licensing rights). Every remaining paragraph in the subtopic — the overview (845-926-05-1), scope (845-926-15-1), and recognition (845-926-25-1) guidance — was superseded by ASU 2014-09, the revenue recognition standard. As a result, the subtopic contains no operative guidance; exchanges of film rights for consideration other than cash are now analyzed under ASC 606 (and related film cost guidance in ASC 926).
- 845-985Software845 Nonmonetary Transactions
ASC 845-985 formerly provided industry guidance on nonmonetary (barter) exchanges involving software, principally software revenue recognition in exchanges of software products or licenses. Every paragraph in this subtopic — scope, recognition, and implementation guidance — was superseded by ASU 2014-09 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). The subtopic therefore contains no operative guidance; nonmonetary consideration in software arrangements is now addressed under ASC 606 (noncash consideration) and general nonmonetary guidance in ASC 845-10.
- 848-10Overall848 Reference Rate Reform
ASC 848-10 was the "Overall" subtopic of Topic 848, Reference Rate Reform, which provided optional expedients and exceptions for contract modifications, hedge accounting, and other transactions affected by the discontinuation of LIBOR and other reference rates. As presented, every paragraph in this subtopic has been superseded — the substantive guidance in Sections 05 through 55 was superseded by ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01, and the transition paragraphs (848-10-65-1 and 65-2) were superseded on 07/02/2026 at the end of the transition period set by ASU 2020-04, ASU 2021-01, and ASU 2022-06 (which deferred the sunset date). The practical result is that Topic 848 relief is time-limited and no longer available after the sunset date.
- 848-20Contract Modifications848 Reference Rate Reform
ASC 848-20 was the placeholder subtopic for contract modifications under Reference Rate Reform, but every paragraph in it has been superseded — Sections 05, 15, 35, and 55 were all superseded by ASU 2020-04 (with 848-20-15-2A superseded by ASU 2021-01). As a result, 848-20 contains no operative guidance; the optional expedients for modifications of contracts affected by reference rate reform now reside in ASC 848-20's replacement guidance within Topic 848 (principally 848-10 scope and the successor modification/hedging subtopics). Students should treat this subtopic as an empty shell and look to the current Topic 848 guidance instead.
- 848-30Hedging—General848 Reference Rate Reform
ASC 848-30 was the placeholder subtopic for general hedging guidance under the reference rate reform relief in Topic 848, but every paragraph in it has been superseded — the Section 05, 15, and 25 paragraphs by ASU 2020-04, and paragraphs 848-30-25-7A, 25-11A, 25-11B, and 25-11C by ASU 2021-01. As a result, the subtopic currently contains no operative recognition, scope, or overview guidance. Practitioners seeking the optional expedients and exceptions for hedge accounting relationships affected by the discontinuation of LIBOR and other reference rates must look to the other subtopics of Topic 848, principally 848-40 and 848-50.
- 848-40Fair Value Hedges848 Reference Rate Reform
ASC 848-40 was the placeholder subtopic for fair value hedges within Topic 848, Reference Rate Reform. Every paragraph in its Overview (05), Scope (15), and Recognition (25) sections was superseded by ASU 2020-04, so the subtopic contains no operative guidance. Optional expedients and exceptions for fair value hedging relationships affected by reference rate reform reside instead in ASC 848-50 (Hedging — General) and the related hedging subtopics.
- 848-50Cash Flow Hedges848 Reference Rate Reform
ASC 848-50 was the Reference Rate Reform subtopic addressing cash flow hedges, but every paragraph in it has been superseded (almost entirely by ASU 2020-04, with one paragraph superseded by ASU 2021-01). As codified today it contains no operative guidance; the optional expedients and exceptions for hedging relationships affected by reference rate reform reside in the surviving subtopics of Topic 848.
- 855-926Entertainment—Films855 Subsequent Events
ASC 855-926 was the film-industry-specific subsection of the subsequent events guidance, which previously required film entities to consider post-balance-sheet information (such as actual results after the reporting date) in estimating ultimate revenue and testing film costs for impairment. Every substantive paragraph (855-926-05-1, 15-1, and 35-1) was superseded by ASU 2012-07, so the subtopic now contains no operative guidance. Film cost impairment and ultimate revenue estimation are addressed instead in ASC 926-20, and general subsequent events guidance remains in ASC 855-10.
- 860-40Transfers to Qualifying Special Purpose Entities860 Transfers and Servicing
ASC 860-40 formerly governed transfers of financial assets to qualifying special-purpose entities (QSPEs), which under pre-2010 GAAP were exempt from consolidation and could support sale accounting for the transferor. Every substantive paragraph in the subtopic (Sections 05, 10, 15, 25, 40, 45 and 55) was superseded by ASU 2009-16 (formerly FAS 166), which eliminated the QSPE concept entirely. The subtopic is now an empty shell retained only for reference; transfers to securitization entities are analyzed under the general derecognition conditions of ASC 860-10 and the consolidation guidance in ASC 810.
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- 915-10Overall915 Development Stage Entities
ASC 915-10 formerly set out the "Overall" guidance for development stage entities — entities devoting substantially all efforts to establishing a new business that had no principal operations or no significant revenue. All of its substantive content (scope, background, and the transition paragraph) was superseded by ASU 2014-10, which eliminated the incremental reporting requirements for development stage entities; the transition guidance in 915-10-65-1 was itself superseded on 06/23/2016 after the transition period ended. The subtopic is now an empty shell with no operative U.S. GAAP requirements.