New app: Revenue recognition for subscriptions

With Revenue recognition, you can spread invoiced subscription revenue over the period the subscription covers. Find the app under Apps & integrations and choose whether to enable it.

If you use Dinero or Billy, Alunta handles the allocation and monthly postings. Full calendar months receive equal amounts, while the first and last months are prorated when the period starts or ends partway through a month. An annual subscription of DKK 12,000 covering January 1 to December 31 therefore allocates DKK 1,000 to every month, including February. VAT on the invoice stays unchanged.

During setup, choose an account for deferred revenue and, where needed, a finance journal. Select automatic after first approval or approve each month manually. You must always review and approve the first monthly allocation that needs posting. Once it has been posted and verified, ordinary months continue automatically if you selected automation. The app shows when something needs your attention.

If you use e-conomic, revenue recognition continues in e-conomic. Alunta passes on the dates and provides access to the overview and setup; e-conomic’s monthly run is still handled there.

Activation applies to new subscription invoice lines going forward, including the next invoicing of existing subscriptions. Historical invoices are not taken over automatically. Existing recognition schedules retain their original allocation. The app supports invoicing in the company’s bookkeeping currency; automatic currency conversion and recognition with Uniconta are pending.