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Long‐term contract based on percentage of completion method
Jim’s Construction Co. has a $6,800,000 contract which began on January 1, 2015 to build a new football stadium with an expected completion date of October 31, 2017. The following table provides information gathered during the construction period. Jim uses the percentage completion method to
account for this contract.
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
|
Construction costs incurred during the year |
2,040,000 |
2,932,500 |
1,657,500 |
Estimated costs to complete |
3,060,000 |
1,657,500 |
0 |
Billings during the year |
1,360,000 |
1,632,000 |
3,808,000 |
Cash collected during year |
1,020,000 |
1,360,000 |
4,080,000 |
Prepare journal entry to record gross profit for 2015
Prepare all necessary journal entries for 2016.
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