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Which of the following statements concerning the accounting for long-term construction contracts is/are incorrect?
I. The completed contract method is based on the revenue recognition principle, while the percentage of completion method is based on the matching principle
II. Under the completed contract method, gains and losses are recognized only when the contract is completed
III. The construction in progress account generally has a higher balance when the percentage of completion method is used
IV. When the percentage of completion method is used, profit is recognized based on the ratio of current year costs to total estimated cost
a. I only
b. II, III, and IV
c. II and IV
d. I and III
The answer is “c”. I wandering why III is correct?
AUD-74,75 11/2014
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