Publication subscriptions · digital + print

Why this pattern exists

Trade journals, professional publications, and continuing-education content. Subscriber pays annual fee, receives content over the year (digital access continuous, print issues periodic).

Trigger conditions

Authoritative paragraphs

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End-to-end behavior

1. 1Digital subscription recognized over time (continuous access)
2. 2Print issues recognized at each delivery (point-in-time per issue)
3. 3Bundled discount allocated by relative SSP across the two delivery patterns

What auditors flag

Common mistakes preparers make on this pattern. The platform's confidence routing surfaces these for reviewer ratification before sign-off.

Why this scenario matters

Trade journals and academic publications often bundle digital + print delivery, paid upfront for a 12-month subscription period. Each format may be a distinct PO with separate recognition pattern.