Which of the following situations would require the recognition of revenue to be deferred?

A) when the economic reality of a transaction represents a sale, even though title has not passed to the buyer
B) when the realizability of the receivable from a sale is not reasonably assured
C) when the risks of ownership have been transferred to the buyer
D) when the benefits of ownership have been transferred to the buyer

Revenue Recognition

The accounting principle that determines the specific conditions under which revenue is recognized as earned.

Economic Reality

The concept that financial statements and actions should reflect the true economic substance of business transactions rather than just their legal form.

Realizability

The ability or likelihood of an asset to be converted into cash or an asset expected to bring cash inflows through revenue.