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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.
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- 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. PreviousNextarrow_forward1. 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_forward
- When 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_forwardThis revenue recognition method usually applies to long-term construction contracts where the amount of revenue recognized is related to the progress of the work completed. O Franchise agreement O Installment method O Percentage-of-completion method O Consignment methodarrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is not applicable to contract acquisition costs under ASC Topic 606 guidance for revenue recognition? Incremental costs of acquiring a contract must be capitalized and amortized over the life of the contract. Costs that would be incurred regardless of whether a contract is obtained are not capitalized. The capitalization requirement is subject to a practical expedient. Costs must be capitalized even if the amortization period is one year or less.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_forwardExplain how to Determining Whether a Contract Exists for Revenue Recognition Purposes.arrow_forward
- 33. Entity A enter into a long-term contract to provide service. The outcome of the transaction can be estimated reliably and the progress on the contract can be measured with sufficient reliability. According to PPSAS, how should entity A recognize revenue from the contract? On a straight-line basis over the contract term By reference to the stage of completion of the contract at the reporting date Full recognition of contract price upon completion of the contract Only to the extent of costs that are expected to be recovered.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_forwardThis is under construction contracts in accounting for special transactions subjectarrow_forward
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