#14  How should the balances of Progress Billings and Construction in Process be shown at reporting dates prior to the completion of a long-term contract?   Question 14 options: a Net balance, as income from construction if credit balance, and loss from construction if debit balance b Progress Billings as deferred income, Construction in Progress as a deferred expense c Progress Billings as income, Construction in Process as inventory d Net balance, as a current asset if debit balance, and current liability if credit balance

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How should the balances of Progress Billings and Construction in Process be shown at reporting dates prior to the completion of a long-term contract?
 

Question 14 options:

a
Net balance, as income from construction if credit balance, and loss from construction if debit balance
b
Progress Billings as deferred income, Construction in Progress as a deferred expense
c
Progress Billings as income, Construction in Process as inventory
d
Net balance, as a current asset if debit balance, and current liability if credit balance
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