Question

In 2021, the Westgate Construction Company entered into a contract to construct a road for Santa Clara County for $10,000,000. The road was completed in 2023. Information related to the contract is as follows:

	2021			2022			2023
Cost incurred during the year	$	2,400,000		$	3,600,000		$	2,200,000
Estimated costs to complete as of year-end		5,600,000			2,000,000			0
Billings during the year		2,000,000			4,000,000			4,000,000
Cash collections during the year		1,800,000			3,600,000			4,600,000

Assume that Westgate Construction’s contract with Santa Clara County does not qualify for revenue recognition over time.

Required:
1. Calculate the amount of revenue and gross profit (loss) to be recognized in each of the three years.
2-a.In the journal below, complete the necessary journal entries for the year 2021 (credit "Various accounts" for construction costs incurred).
2-b.In the journal below, complete the necessary journal entries for the year 2022 (credit "Various accounts" for construction costs incurred).
2-c. In the journal below, complete the necessary journal entries for the year 2023 (credit "Various accounts" for construction costs incurred).
3. Complete the information required below to prepare a partial balance sheet for 2021 and 2022 showing any items related to the contract.
4. Calculate the amount of revenue and gross profit (loss) to be recognized in each of the three years assuming the following costs incurred and costs to complete information.

	2021			2022			2023
Cost incurred during the year	$	2,400,000		$	3,800,000		$	3,200,000
Estimated costs to complete as of year-end		5,600,000			3,100,000			0

5. Calculate the amount of revenue and gross profit (loss) to be recognized in each of the three years assuming the following costs incurred and costs to complete information.

	2021			2022			2023
Cost incurred during the year	$	2,400,000		$	3,800,000		$	3,900,000
Estimated costs to complete as of year-end		5,600,000			4,100,000			0

Answer 1