Intermediate Accounting
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781259722660
Author: J. David Spiceland, Mark W. Nelson, Wayne M Thomas
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 5, Problem 5.33Q
To determine
Revenue recognized point of long term contract
A long-term contract qualifies for revenue recognition over time. The seller can recognize the revenue as per percentage of the completion of the project, which is recognized as revenue minus cost of completion until date.
If a contract does not meet the performance obligation norm, then the seller cannot recognize the revenue till the project is complete.
The revenue recognition principle
The revenue recognition principle refers to the revenue that should be recognized in the time period, when the performance obligation (sales or services) of the company is completed.
To explain: The manner in which IFRS and GAAP methods affect revenue recognition, cost of construction, and gross profit over the life of a profitable contract.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
When percentage-of-completion accounting is not appropriate, U.S. GAAP requires the use of the completedcontract method, while IFRS requires the use of the cost recovery method. Explain how the two methods affectrecognition of revenue, cost of construction, and gross profit over the life of a profitable contract.
Which statement is true when the outcome of construction contract cannot be estimated reliably?
a. Contract costs shall be recognized as an expense in the period when incurred.
b. Revenue shall be recognized only to the extent of contract costs incurred that is probable will be recoverable
c. All of these statements are true.
d. An expected loss on the construction contract shall be recognized as an expense immediately.
When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, how shall it be accounted for?
Group of answer choices
The expected loss shall be recognized as an expense immediately only when the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably.
The expected loss shall be recognized as an expense immediately regardless of the certainty or uncertainty of the outcome of a construction contract.
The expected loss shall be accounted for based on company’s policy.
The expected loss shall be recognized as an expense by reference to the state of completion of the contract activity at the end of the reporting period when the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably.
PreviousNext
Chapter 5 Solutions
Intermediate Accounting
Ch. 5 - What are the five key steps a company follows to...Ch. 5 - What indicators suggest that a performance...Ch. 5 - What criteria determine whether a company can...Ch. 5 - We recognize service revenue either at one point...Ch. 5 - What characteristics make a good or service a...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.6QCh. 5 - What must a contract include for the contract to...Ch. 5 - How might the definition of probable affect...Ch. 5 - When a contract includes an option to buy...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.10Q
Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.11QCh. 5 - Is a customers right to return merchandise a...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.13QCh. 5 - Under what circumstances should sellers consider...Ch. 5 - When should a seller view a payment to its...Ch. 5 - What are three methods for estimating stand-alone...Ch. 5 - When is revenue recognized with respect to...Ch. 5 - In a franchise arrangement, what are a franchisors...Ch. 5 - When does a company typically recognize revenue...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.20QCh. 5 - Prob. 5.21QCh. 5 - Prob. 5.22QCh. 5 - Must bad debt expense be reported on its own line...Ch. 5 - Explain the difference between contract assets,...Ch. 5 - Explain how to account for revenue on a long-term...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.26QCh. 5 - Prob. 5.27QCh. 5 - What are the two general criteria that must be...Ch. 5 - Explain why, in most cases, a seller recognizes...Ch. 5 - Revenue recognition for most installment sales...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.31QCh. 5 - How does a company report deferred gross profit...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.33QCh. 5 - Briefly describe the guidelines for recognizing...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.35QCh. 5 - Briefly describe the guidelines provided by GAAP...Ch. 5 - Revenue recognition at a point in time LO52 On...Ch. 5 - Timing of revenue recognition LO53 Estate...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.3BECh. 5 - Allocating the transaction price LO54 Sarjit...Ch. 5 - Existence of a contract LO5-5 Tulane Tires wrote...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.6BECh. 5 - Prob. 5.7BECh. 5 - Performance obligations; warranties LO55 Vroom...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.9BECh. 5 - Prob. 5.10BECh. 5 - Performance obligations; construction LO55...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.12BECh. 5 - Prob. 5.13BECh. 5 - Variable consideration LO56 Leo Consulting enters...Ch. 5 - Variable consideration LO56 In January 2018,...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.16BECh. 5 - Prob. 5.17BECh. 5 - Payment s by the seller to the customer LO56...Ch. 5 - Estimating stand-alone selling prices: adjusted...Ch. 5 - Estimating stand-alone selling prices: expected...Ch. 5 - Estimating stand-alone selling prices; residual...Ch. 5 - Timing of revenue recognition; licenses LO57 Saar...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.23BECh. 5 - Prob. 5.24BECh. 5 - Timing of revenue recognition; franchises LO57...Ch. 5 - Timing of revenue recognition; bill-and-hold LO57...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.27BECh. 5 - Prob. 5.28BECh. 5 - Contract assets and contract liabilities LO58...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.30BECh. 5 - Long-term contract; revenue recognition over time;...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.32BECh. 5 - Long-term contract; revenue recognition upon...Ch. 5 - Long-term contract; revenue recognition; loss on...Ch. 5 - Installment sales method On July 1, 2018, Apache...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.36BECh. 5 - Cost recovery method Refer to the situation...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.38BECh. 5 - Prob. 5.39BECh. 5 - Revenue recognition; software contracts under IFRS...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.41BECh. 5 - Prob. 5.1ECh. 5 - Prob. 5.2ECh. 5 - Allocating transaction price LO54 Video Planet...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.4ECh. 5 - Prob. 5.5ECh. 5 - Prob. 5.6ECh. 5 - Prob. 5.7ECh. 5 - Prob. 5.8ECh. 5 - Prob. 5.9ECh. 5 - Variable considerationmost likely amount; change...Ch. 5 - Variable considerationexpected value; change in...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.12ECh. 5 - Approaches for estimating stand-alone selling...Ch. 5 - FASB codification research LO56, LO57 Access the...Ch. 5 - Franchises; residual method LO56, LO57 Monitor...Ch. 5 - FASB codification research LO58 Access the FASB...Ch. 5 - Long-term contract; revenue recognition over time...Ch. 5 - Long-term contract; revenue recognition over time...Ch. 5 - Long-term contract; revenue recognition over time;...Ch. 5 - Long-term contract; revenue recognition upon...Ch. 5 - Income (loss) recognition; Long-term contract;...Ch. 5 - Long-term contract; revenue recognition over time;...Ch. 5 - Installment sales method Charter Corporation,...Ch. 5 - Installment sales method; journal entries [This is...Ch. 5 - Installment sales; alternative recognition methods...Ch. 5 - Journal entries; point of delivery, installment...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.27ECh. 5 - Prob. 5.28ECh. 5 - Prob. 5.29ECh. 5 - Prob. 5.30ECh. 5 - Prob. 5.31ECh. 5 - Prob. 5.32ECh. 5 - Prob. 5.33ECh. 5 - Prob. 5.34ECh. 5 - Prob. 5.35ECh. 5 - Prob. 5.1PCh. 5 - Prob. 5.2PCh. 5 - Prob. 5.3PCh. 5 - Prob. 5.4PCh. 5 - Prob. 5.5PCh. 5 - Variable consideration; change of estimate LO53,...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.7PCh. 5 - Prob. 5.8PCh. 5 - Prob. 5.9PCh. 5 - Long-term contract; revenue recognition over time ...Ch. 5 - Long-term contract; revenue recognition upon...Ch. 5 - Long-term contract; revenue recognized over time;...Ch. 5 - Long-term contract; revenue recognition over time...Ch. 5 - Income statement presentation; installment sales...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.15PCh. 5 - Installment sales; alternative recognition methods...Ch. 5 - Installment sales and cost recovery methods...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.18PCh. 5 - Franchise sales; installment sales method Olive...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.1BYPCh. 5 - Judgment Case 52 Satisfaction of performance...Ch. 5 - Judgment Case 53 Satisfaction of performance...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.4BYPCh. 5 - Prob. 5.5BYPCh. 5 - Prob. 5.6BYPCh. 5 - Prob. 5.8BYPCh. 5 - Prob. 5.9BYPCh. 5 - Prob. 5.10BYPCh. 5 - Prob. 5.11BYPCh. 5 - Prob. 5.12BYPCh. 5 - Prob. 5.13BYPCh. 5 - Prob. 5.14BYPCh. 5 - Prob. 5.15BYPCh. 5 - Prob. 5.16BYPCh. 5 - Prob. 5.19BYPCh. 5 - Prob. 1CCTC
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, accounting and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- 1. When outcome of a construction contract is estimated reliably, contract revenue and contract costs associated with the construction contract should be recognized using * A. cost recovery method B. percentage of completion method C.gross profit method D.zero profit method.arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements regarding the recognition of expenses related to long-term contracts under IFRS is true? A: General and administrative expenses are normally recognized as an asset. B: The cost of wasted resources of an abnormally high amount are recognized as an asset until the performance obligation has been met. C: If capitalized costs are no longer expected to be recovered through the contract, a portion of contract revenue should be reversed. D: Costs that will be reimbursed by the customer are recognized as an asset.arrow_forwardWhen the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, how shall contract revenue and contract costs associated with the construction contract be recognized? Group of answer choices They shall be recognized as revenue and expenses respectively by reference to the state of completion of the contract activity at the end of the reporting period also known as by percentage of completion method. They shall be recognized as revenue and expenses respectively by the date of earning of revenue or incurring of expenses also known as accrual method. They shall be recognized as revenue and expenses respectively by reference to the percentage of collection of receivables from customers also known as by installment method. Revenue shall be recognized only to the extent of contract cost incurred that is probable will be recoverable and the contract cost shall be recognized as an expense in the period in which there are incurred also known as cost recovery or zero-profit…arrow_forward
- Under PFRS 15, what is the measurement basis of revenue from contracts with customers? Select the correct letter: A. Revocable amount of the consideration received or receivable B. Book value of the consideration received or receivable C. Fair value of the consideration received or receivable D. Historical cost of the consideration received or receivablearrow_forwardI need the answer quicklyarrow_forwardThe cost-plus approach: a. refers to contracts that are modified from their original terms during the course of the contract. b. refers to contracts where the contractor is not expected to recover all costs incurred in completing the project. c. is not allowed under ASC Topic 606 guidance for revenue recognition. d. uses an assumed reasonable profit margin to determine the stand-alone price.arrow_forward
- Explain how to Determining Whether a Contract Exists for Revenue Recognition Purposes.arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is true regarding contracts in ASC Topic 606 guidance for revenue recognition? Contracts need to be legally enforceable to be considered under ASC Topic 606. Contracts need to be in written form to be considered under ASC Topic 606. No consideration can be received before a contract exists. No price concessions can be made to an existing contract.arrow_forwardDavid Mendez Under the percentage-of-completion method, how should the balances of progress billings and construction in process be disclosed in the financial statements prior to the completion of the contract? net, as income from construction if a credit balance, and loss from construction if a debit balance progress billings as deferred income, construction in progress as a deferred expense net, as a current asset if a debit balance, and a current liability if a credit balance progress billings as income, construction in process as inventoryarrow_forward
- Which of the following best describes the current revenue recognition principle? Recognize revenue in the accounting period when the performance obligation is satisfied. Recognize revenue in the accounting period when cash is received. Recognize revenue when it is earned. Identify separate performance obligations in the contract.arrow_forwardThe primary issue in the accounting for construction contracts is the determination of the percentage of completion and revenue to be recognized during the period. the allocation of contract revenue and contract costs to the accounting periods in which construction work is performed. the determination of the rate at which physical performance has been made during the reporting period and the future performance on which future revenues will be allocated. the allocation of costs of a long-lived asset to permit the proper matching of costs with revenues.arrow_forwardThe third step in the process for revenue recognition is to (Enter 1, 2, 3, or 4 that represents the correct answer): determine the separate performance obligations in the contract. allocate transaction price to the separate performance obligations. determine the transaction price. determine the amount of revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And AnalysisAccountingISBN:9781337788281Author:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald PagachPublisher:Cengage Learning
Business Its Legal Ethical & Global EnvironmentAccountingISBN:9781305224414Author:JENNINGSPublisher:Cengage
Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Q...AccountingISBN:9781305080577Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. RittenbergPublisher:South-Western College Pub
Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course L...AccountingISBN:9781337619455Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. RittenbergPublisher:Cengage LearningPrinciples of Accounting Volume 1AccountingISBN:9781947172685Author:OpenStaxPublisher:OpenStax College
Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis
Accounting
ISBN:9781337788281
Author:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Business Its Legal Ethical & Global Environment
Accounting
ISBN:9781305224414
Author:JENNINGS
Publisher:Cengage
Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Q...
Accounting
ISBN:9781305080577
Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher:South-Western College Pub
Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course L...
Accounting
ISBN:9781337619455
Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Principles of Accounting Volume 1
Accounting
ISBN:9781947172685
Author:OpenStax
Publisher:OpenStax College