On June 15, 2007, AB Construction Company Signed a $180,000
Question 121
Question 121
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On June 15, 2007, AB Construction Company signed a $180,000 contract to build a small structure for XY Company. AB estimated that total cost to construct would be $160,000. Construction started immediately because the required completion date was August 31, 2008. AB's relevant data relating to this construction project were as follows: Contract price Actual cost incurred by year Estimated costs to complete Progress billings (to XY) by year Collections (XY) cash by year 2007$60,000100,00056,00055,0002008$102,000−0−124,000125,000 Total $180,000 Required:
1. How much income should AB recognize each year, assuming: Method Used (a) Completed contract (b) Percentage-of-completion For 2007 $$ For 2008 $$ 2. What amounts should AB report on the balance sheet at the end of each year for: (a) Accounts (billings) receivable assuming: Completed contract method Percentage-of-completion method (b) Construction in process, assuming: Completed contract method Percentage completion method 12/31/2007$$12/31/2007$$12/31/2008$$12/31/2008$$ 3. Give the entry to record income for 2007, assuming the percentage-of-completion method is used. Construction in process inventory Less: Billings on contracts Cost in excess of billings $60,00056,000$4,000−0−−0−−0−
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1. *(180,000 - $160,000) × 60/160 = $7,5...
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