Navigate to Setup > Revenue > Revenue Recognition Rules and create a rule specifying the recognition method (straight-line, exact days, percent-complete, etc.)
Assign the rule to an item's revenue recognition settings so it is inherited by arrangement lines derived from that item
Define a Revenue Recognition Plan template if using a fixed schedule; set the number of periods and amortization method
For event-based recognition, configure milestones or delivery events that trigger recognition when marked complete
Post recognition entries by running Revenue > Post Revenue Recognition Journals for the target period
Reconcile deferred revenue GL accounts to open arrangement balances using the Deferred Revenue Waterfall report
Known gotchas
Period-based recognition depends on the accounting period calendar; if periods are not set up to the end of your recognition horizon the plan will stall
Changing a recognition rule on an item after arrangements exist does not retroactively update existing plans; only new arrangements inherit the change
The 'Recognize Revenue On' field (ship date, billing date, etc.) interacts with the rule — mismatched settings can delay or accelerate recognition relative to business intent
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