(Analysis of Percentage-of-Completion Financial Statements)
In 2007, Beth Botsford Construction Corp. began construction work under a 3-year contract. The contract price was $1,000,000. Beth Botsford uses the percentage-of-completion method for inancial accounting purposes. The income to be recognized each year is based on the proportion of ost incurred to total estimated costs for completing the contract. The financial statement presentations relating to this contract at December 31, 2007, follow.
Balance Sheet
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Accounts receivable-construction contract billings |
21,500 |
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Construction in progress |
65,000 |
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Less: contract billings |
61,500 |
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Cost of uncompleted contract in excess of billings |
3,500 |
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Income statement |
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Income (before tax) on the contract recognized in 2007 |
18,200 |
Instructions
(a) How much cash was collected in 2007 on this contract?
(b) What was the initial estimated total income before tax on this contract?