Companies Fall Behind on Preparing for Revenue Recognition Rules
Image: Title: Mirando-GouldAccounting experts say that most companies will not be prepared to follow new revenue recognition accounting rules at the start of next year, the ideal date for those that want to be ready for a full retrospective adoption. Meanwhile, officials at the Financial Accounting Standards Board say they ...
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