Hot Topic |March 2022

 

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Evaluating custody of digital assets

We explore accounting ownership of custodied digital assets, and when custody affects revenue recognition.

Scott Muir

Scott Muir

Partner, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US

+1 212-909-5073

Chase Stobbe

Chase Stobbe

Managing Director, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US

1-571-695-5868


In this Hot Topic, we delve into how an entity assesses the accounting owner of custodied digital assets and when custody is a performance obligation under ASC 606. 

Applicability

All entities that either:

  • Engage unrelated custodians to hold their digital assets; or
  • Act as a digital asset custodian for individuals or other entities

Relevant dates

  • Effective immediately

Topics addressed:

  • Accounting ownership of digital assets purchased through a custodial wallet
  • Accounting ownership of digital assets controlled by the depositor before transfer into a custodial wallet
  • Identifying custodial performance obligations under the revenue standard (ASC 606)

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