Concept explainers
Percentage-of-completion method: It is a method where the incomes and expenses are recorded based on the percentage of the work is completed. This method is used for long term contracts.
Completed contract method: Under this method the revenue is not recognized over the project life but is recognized only upon the completion of the contract.
(a)
To explain: To explain the theoretical justification for W Company’s use of the percentage-of-completion method.
Given information: All the information related to W Company is provided in the question document.
(b)
To determine the accounting for progress billings and discuss the classification of progress billing in W Company’s financial statements.
Given information: All the information related to W Company is provided in the question document.
(c)
To identify: To identify the income recognized in the second year of the 4-year contract can be determined using the cost-to-cost method of determining percentage of completion.
Given information: All the information related to W Company is provided in the question document.
(d)
To discuss: To discuss the effect on earnings per share in the 2nd year.
Given information: All the information related to W Company is provided in the question document.

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