FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)
The FASB's rewrite of internal-use software accounting: capitalisation starts when management has authorised and funded a project and completion and intended use are probable, deferred while significant development uncertainty remains; the Update also sets the cost list, impairment, upgrade, website and hosting implementation rules, aligns disclosure with property, plant and equipment, and gives three transition routes for annual periods beginning after 15 December 2027.
FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) is a compliance framework from United States with 5 domains and 15 controls. The largest domains are Recognition (350-40-25 as amended) – FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) (9 controls), Transition and effective date (350-40-65-4) – FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) (3 controls), Disclosure (350-40-50) – FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) (1 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (5)
Disclosure (350-40-50) – FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| fasb-asu-2025-06-internal-use-software::50-1 | Apply the property, plant and equipment disclosures to capitalised internal-use software |
Initial measurement (350-40-30 as amended) – FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| fasb-asu-2025-06-internal-use-software::30-1 | Only these costs are capitalised: external direct costs, project payroll, interest and data access or conversion software |
Recognition (350-40-25 as amended) – FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| fasb-asu-2025-06-internal-use-software::25-12 | Begin capitalising when funding is authorised and completion and intended use are probable |
| fasb-asu-2025-06-internal-use-software::25-12A | Significant development uncertainty defers the threshold until it is resolved |
| fasb-asu-2025-06-internal-use-software::25-13 | Stop capitalising and test for impairment when the requirements are no longer met |
| fasb-asu-2025-06-internal-use-software::25-14 | Cease capitalisation once the software is substantially complete and ready for use |
| fasb-asu-2025-06-internal-use-software::25-15 | Replacing software: reconsider useful lives and expense the unamortised old cost |
| fasb-asu-2025-06-internal-use-software::25-17 | Licensed internal-use software is an intangible asset with a liability for unpaid fees |
| fasb-asu-2025-06-internal-use-software::25-17A-E | Upgrades and enhancements versus maintenance |
| fasb-asu-2025-06-internal-use-software::25-17F-J | Website costs: hosting, content, graphics, search registration and domain names |
| fasb-asu-2025-06-internal-use-software::25-18 | Implementation costs of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract |
Subsequent measurement and impairment (350-40-35) – FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| fasb-asu-2025-06-internal-use-software::35-3 | Impairment of software under development once the requirements are no longer met |
Transition and effective date (350-40-65-4) – FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| fasb-asu-2025-06-internal-use-software::65-4ab | Effective date and early adoption |
| fasb-asu-2025-06-internal-use-software::65-4c | Choose one of three transition methods |
| fasb-asu-2025-06-internal-use-software::65-4def | Transition disclosures for each method |
What is FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) and who does it apply to?
FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) is a compliance framework from United States with 5 domains and 15 controls. The FASB's rewrite of internal-use software accounting: capitalisation starts when management has authorised and funded a project and completion and intended use are probable, deferred while significant development uncertainty remains; the Update also sets the cost list, impairment, upgrade, website and hosting implementation rules, aligns disclosure with property, plant and equipment, and gives three transition routes for annual periods beginning after 15 December 2027. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) actually require?
FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) has 15 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Recognition (350-40-25 as amended) – FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) (9 controls), Transition and effective date (350-40-65-4) – FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) (3 controls), Disclosure (350-40-50) – FASB ASU 2025-06 - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
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