(Analysis of Percentage of Completion Financial Statements) In 2012, Steinrotter Construction Corp. began construction work under a 3 year contract. The contract price was $1,000,000. Steinrotter uses the percentage of completion method for financial accounting purposes. The income to be recognized each year is based on the proportion of cost incurred to total estimated costs for completing the contract. The financial statement presentations relating to this contract at December 31, 2012, are shown on the next page.
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Balance Sheet |
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Accounts receivable—construction contract billings |
$18000 |
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Construction in process |
$65,000 |
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Less: Contract billings |
61,500 |
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Cost of uncompleted contract in excess of billings |
3500 |
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Income Statement |
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Income (before tax) on the contract recognized in 2012 |
$19500 |
Instructions
(a) How much cash was collected in 2012 on this contract?
(b) What was the initial estimated total income before tax on this contract?