Problem: When an Invoice is generated directly from a Phased Revenue Recognition document or from Project Estimates, the system may recognize revenue twice because both documents post revenue to Sales of Services.

Solution: Revenue recognized before invoicing is recorded as a Contract Asset. When the Invoice is issued, the recognized amount should be transferred from Contract Assets to Accounts Receivable, rather than being recognized as revenue again. This ensures that revenue is recognized progressively based on the stage of contract completion and is recognized only once.

Duplication of Revenue Recognition

When Phased Revenue Recognition is performed, the following entry is created:

Dr Contract Assets – Cr Sales of Services

When an Invoice is created directly from Phased Revenue Recognition or Project Estimates, the following entry is generated:

Dr Current Trade Receivables from Customers – Cr Sales of Services

As a result, revenue may be recognized twice: first through Phased Revenue Recognition and then again through the Invoice.

Recommended Process to Avoid Duplication

If the contract allows partial revenue recognition, it is recommended not to create Invoices directly from Phased Revenue Recognition or Project Estimates.

Instead, use the following process:

Step 1. Create a Phased Revenue Recognition with the following entry:

Dr Contract Assets – Cr Sales of Services

Step 2. Create a Proforma Invoice based on the Project Progress Report.

Step 3. Create the final Invoice using the Proforma Invoice as the basis document.

When the Invoice is generated from the Proforma Invoice, the system transfers the previously recognized revenue from Contract Assets to Accounts Receivable:

Dr Current Trade Receivables from Customers – Cr Contract Assets

This ensures that the amount is transferred from Contract Assets to Accounts Receivable without recognizing revenue a second time.

Reporting

The Statement of Accounts report will display the receivable correctly, while revenue will be recognized only once.

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