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2 years ago

Evaluate the extent to which Wal-Mart's previous revenue policy was consistent with the revenue recognition principle.

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Kipish [7]2 years ago

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Answer:

Wal-Mart's previous revenue policy was inconsistent with the revenue recognition principle. It used to recognize revenue when performance obligations have not been met.

Explanation:

In response to SAB 101 issued by the Stock Exchange Commission in 1999, Wal-Mart changed its revenue recognition policy for layaway transactions. Layaway transactions are those in which Wal-Mart sets aside merchandise for customers who make partial payment. Before SAB 101, Wal-Mart recognized all revenue on the sale at the-time of the layaway. After the change, Wal-Mart does not recognize revenue until customers satisfy all payment obligations and take possession of the merchandise.

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<h3 /><h3>So basically the cost function is 1,000,000 multiplied by something plus 500,000 multiplied by another something.</h3><h3 />

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