Construction Flashcards
Percentage-of-Completion Method:Recognize revenue as the project progresses
Dr. Construction in Progress (CIP)
Cr. Construction Revenue
Completed-Contract Method:Recognize revenue upon project completion
Dr. Accounts Receivable
Cr. Construction Revenue
Record costs as incurred
Dr. Construction in Progress (CIP)
Cr. Cash (or Accounts Payable)
When billing the customer:
Dr. Accounts Receivable
Cr. Billings on Construction in Progress (BCIP)
Advance Payment: Upon receipt:
Dr. Cash
Cr. Billings in Excess of Costs and Estimated Earnings
When a loss is anticipated:
Dr. Loss on Construction Contract
Cr. Provision for Loss on Construction Contract
When retainage is withheld:
Dr. Retainage Receivable
Cr. Accounts Receivable
At project completion:
Dr. Billings on Construction in Progress (BCIP)
Cr. Construction in Progress (CIP)
Cr. Construction Revenue (if applicable)
For overbilling:
Dr. Billings on Construction in Progress (BCIP)
Cr. Billings in Excess of Costs and Estimated Earnings
For underbilling:
Dr. Costs and Estimated Earnings in Excess of Billings
Cr. Construction in Progress (CIP)
Recording costs incurred on a construction project
Dr. Construction in Progress (CIP)
Cr. Cash (or Accounts Payable)
Billing customer for progress on construction contract
Dr. Accounts Receivable
Cr. Billings on Construction in Progress (BCIP)
Recognizing revenue under percentage-of-completion method
Dr. Construction in Progress (CIP)
Cr. Construction Revenue
Recording profit on construction contract (percentage-of-completion)
Dr. Construction in Progress (CIP)
Cr. Construction Revenue
Receiving advance payment from customer
Dr. Cash
Cr. Billings in Excess of Costs and Estimated Earnings
Recognizing loss on unprofitable construction contract
Dr. Loss on Construction Contract
Cr. Provision for Loss on Construction Contract
Completion of construction project
Dr. Billings on Construction in Progress (BCIP)
Cr. Construction in Progress (CIP)
Cr. Construction Revenue (if applicable)
Recording retainage withheld by customer
Dr. Retainage Receivable
Cr. Accounts Receivable
Capitalizing interest on self-constructed asset
Dr. Construction in Progress (CIP)
Cr. Interest Expense
Adjusting overbilling situation at year-end
Dr. Billings on Construction in Progress (BCIP)
Cr. Billings in Excess of Costs and Estimated Earnings