14.5 Classification
As discussed above, the classification of share-based consideration
payable to a customer is subject to the guidance in ASC 718. Therefore, an entity
applies ASC 718-10-25-6 through 25-19A to determine whether an award is classified as
equity or a liability. As in the case of other nonemployee awards, if (1) the award is
subsequently modified when vested and (2) the grantee is no longer a customer, the award
becomes subject to other U.S. GAAP (e.g., ASC 480, ASC 815) unless the modification is
made in conjunction with an equity restructuring that meets certain conditions.4
See Chapter 5 for more information about
determining whether an award is classified as equity or a liability.
Footnotes
4
See Section
5.8.