
QAS Self-Study

Overview

CPE Credits
1 Credits: Accounting
Course Description
This course provides an overview of the accounting for the costs of software to be sold, leased, or marketed. The accounting, reporting, and disclosure requirements related to this type of software is prescribed by ASC Topic 985-20. This course primarily addresses the concept of technological feasibility and how this impacts the cost classification of software development costs. The course also addresses the respective presentation and disclosure requirements.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Distinguish between the different areas of U.S. GAAP related to software
• Recognize software that is within the scope of ASC Topic 985-20
• Identify how software costs are recorded prior to and after establishing technological feasibility
• Recognize how amortization is recorded for capitalized software costs
• Identify general disclosure requirements related to software for resale
Course Specifics
Course ID 1223565 |
Revision Date January 10, 2022 |
Number of Pages 30 |
Prerequisites There are no prerequisites. |
Advanced Preparation None |
Compliance information
CMA Notice: Western CPE makes every attempt to maintain our CMA CPE library, to ensure a course meets your continuing education requirements please visit Insitute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Course Instructor

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 120 courses (300+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics. His courses are available for purchase from many online CPE providers including the AICPA. Kelen also remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam. He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s “Journal of Accountancy”. Kelen has nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He …
Accounting for Software Sales
$29.00 – $49.00

QAS Self-Study

Overview

CPE Credits
1 Credits: Accounting
Course Description
This course provides an overview of the accounting for the costs of software to be sold, leased, or marketed. The accounting, reporting, and disclosure requirements related to this type of software is prescribed by ASC Topic 985-20. This course primarily addresses the concept of technological feasibility and how this impacts the cost classification of software development costs. The course also addresses the respective presentation and disclosure requirements.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Distinguish between the different areas of U.S. GAAP related to software
• Recognize software that is within the scope of ASC Topic 985-20
• Identify how software costs are recorded prior to and after establishing technological feasibility
• Recognize how amortization is recorded for capitalized software costs
• Identify general disclosure requirements related to software for resale
Course Specifics
Course ID 1223565 |
Revision Date January 10, 2022 |
Number of Pages 30 |
Prerequisites There are no prerequisites. |
Advanced Preparation None |
Compliance information
CMA Notice: Western CPE makes every attempt to maintain our CMA CPE library, to ensure a course meets your continuing education requirements please visit Insitute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Course Instructor

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 120 courses (300+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics. His courses are available for purchase from many online CPE providers including the AICPA. Kelen also remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam. He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s “Journal of Accountancy”. Kelen has nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He …
Accounting for Software Sales
$29.00 – $49.00