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Like many accounting and financial technology professionals, I am busy getting up to speed on best implementation practices for ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASC 606 takes full effect for both public and private companies within the next several years, and applying the new guidance won’t easily happen without adequate planning and effort. Here are highlights to consider thus far.

First, adoption will not be trivial: ASC 606 replaces scores of individual provisions in existing GAAP, and the cost of delaying implementation or trying to correct mistakes later could get scary. Start now, identify crucial differences between existing GAAP and the new guidance, designate an implementation champion, develop a project plan and educate key stakeholders.

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