How to Capitalize Sales Commissions Under ASC 606 (With Excel Walkthrough)

Most finance teams know they need to capitalize commissions under ASC 606 — but building the actual amortization schedule is where things break down. Here’s a step-by-step walkthrough with journal entries and a practical Excel approach.

March 10, 2026 · 4 min · KDesk Accounting

ASC 606 Commission Capitalization Excel Template

The ASC 606 Commission Accrual Workbook handles your full deferred commission asset — capitalization, amortization schedule, period journal entries, and rollforward — in a single audit-ready Excel file.

March 16, 2026 · 5 min · KDesk Accounting