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Introduction: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles state that revenue must be recognized in the period in which it is earned. Hence for long-term projects, the use of the percentage completion method is mandatory. However, this rule does not apply to projects that will be completed within 2 years and to contractors with gross receipts not exceeding $25 million in the preceding 3 years. In addition, the project must fulfill the following conditions:
Payment for the work will be received.
Reasonable estimates of costs or percentage of completion are possible.
The percentage of completion and the amount to accrue.
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Introduction: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles state that revenue must be recognized in the period in which it is earned. Hence for long-term projects, the use of the percentage completion method is mandatory. However, this rule does not apply to projects that will be completed within 2 years and to contractors with gross receipts not exceeding $25 million in the preceding 3 years. In addition, the project must fulfill the following conditions:
Payment for the work will be received.
Reasonable estimates of costs or percentage of completion are possible.
The action that should be taken in 2025.
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