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Revenue Recognition refers to the process by which businesses report and account for revenue earned from the sale of goods or services in their financial statements, following specific accounting principles and corporate governance guidelines. This involves identifying the transaction price, determining the performance obligations, allocating the transaction price to those obligations, recognizing revenue when or as the company satisfies each performance obligation, and evaluating whether collectibility is probable. Proper revenue recognition helps ensure financial transparency, comparability, and reliability for both internal decision-making and external reporting purposes.