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18 September, 16:23

Red Builders agrees to construct a new building for Blue Co. for a total contract price of $6,000,000. The estimated construction costs at inception was $4,000,000. The construction project was completed after two years. Below are the actual costs for years 1 and 2:

Description Cumulative

Year 1 Year 2

Cost incurred to date 1,200,000 2,500,000

Estimated additional costs to complete 3,600,000 2,100,000

Billings 1,050,000 2,300,000

Cash Collections 1,000,000 1,900,000

Red has determined that this contract qualifies for revenue recognition over time (as opposed to upon completion). As a result, Red Builders should have recognized profit at the end of year 1 in the amount of:

a. $300,000

b. $600,000

c. $1,050,000

d. $1,000,000

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  1. 18 September, 16:36
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    Gross Profit at the end of year 1 in the amount of $300,000

    Explanation:

    Computation of recognized profit at the end of year 1:

    Particular year 1 amount

    Cost incurred to date (1) $1,200,000

    Estimated additional cost (2) $3,600,000

    Total Expected costs (1+2=3) $4,800,000

    Percentage completion [ (1 / 3) = 4] 0.25

    Control price (revenue) (5) $6,000,000

    Profit (5-3=6) $1,200,000

    Cumulative Gross Profit (6x4) $300,000

    Gross Profit $300,000
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