Assume the same facts as in BE 624 except that the trade name Saar Associates is not
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Assume the same facts as in BE 6–24 except that the trade name “Saar Associates” is not well known in the market place, and the owner provides no advertising or other benefits to a licensee of the Saar Associates trade name during the license period. How much revenue will Saar recognize in 2024 under this arrangement if Saar reports under U.S. GAAP?
Data from in BE 6-24
Saar Associates sells two licenses to Kim & Company on September 1, 2024. First, in exchange for $100,000, Saar provides Kim with a copy of its proprietary investment management software, which Saar does not anticipate updating and which Kim can use permanently. Second, in exchange for $90,000, Saar provides Kim with a three year right to market Kim’s financial advisory services under the name of Saar Associates, which Saar advertises on an ongoing basis. How much revenue will Saar recognize in 2024 under this arrangement?
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