Asked by Luisa Zarzosa on May 22, 2024

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An excess of Construction in Progress over Partial Billings for long-term contracts accounted for on the percentage-of-completion method should be shown as a

A) current asset
B) current liability
C) long-term asset
D) long-term liability

Construction in Progress

An accounting term for the financial balance of ongoing, unfinished construction projects, which is a non-depreciable asset on the balance sheet until the project is completed.

Partial Billings

Invoices sent to clients or customers for a portion of the work completed or products delivered, commonly used in long-term projects.

Current Liability

An entity's financial liabilities that must be settled with lenders within a twelve-month period.

  • Understand the accounting treatment for excess or deficit of Construction in Progress over Partial Billings.
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Lauren RodriguezMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When Construction in Progress exceeds Partial Billings for long-term contracts accounted for on the percentage-of-completion method, the excess is considered an asset because it represents costs incurred plus recognized profits not yet billed. It is classified as a current asset because it is expected to be billed and turned into cash within one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer.