EM-1 Revenue Timing
Analyze whether revenue was recognized too early.
Checks
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Recompute DSO with ending receivables and flag sharp QoQ/YoY jumps.
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Compare current and prior revenue-recognition footnotes for policy shifts.
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Check AR growth vs revenue growth and AR quality/reclassification changes.
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Look for bill-and-hold, consignment, sell-in vs sell-through changes, or quarter-end pushes.
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For long-term contracts, review POC estimate changes that raise revenue without matching cash.
Output
Return JSON with shenanigan , risk_level , flags , supporting_evidence , and recommended_follow_up .