Explain when each of the following businesses should recognize revenue and identify any income measurement issues that could arise.

a. RealMoney.Com, a division of TheStreet.Com, provides investment advice to customers for an upfront fee. It provides these customers with password-protected access to its Website where customers can download investment reports. RealMoney has an obligation to provide updates on its Website.

b. Oracle develops general ledger and other business application software that it sells to its customers. The customer pays an up-front fee for the right to use the software and a monthly fee for support services.

c. Intuit develops tax preparation software that it sells to its customers for a flat fee. No further payment is required and the software cannot be returned, only exchanged if defective.

d. A developer of computer games sells its software with a 10-day right of return period during which the software can be returned for a full refund. After the 10 -day period has expired, the software cannot be returned.