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Construction Costs
These are all cost related to construction process, right from materials, labor
costs, consultancy and all management expenses. Construction accounting
involves charging construction costs to the applicable contract. Costs fall into
three categories. Direct costs are labor, material, and subcontracting costs, land.
Indirect costs include indirect labor, supervision, tools, equipment costs,
supplies, insurance, and support costs. Selling, general and administrative costs,
are generally excluded from contract costs.
Revenue Recognition
Construction accounting requires unique revenue recognition rules for contracts
in progress.
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Under SOP 81-1, revenue is also allowed to be computed using the Completed
Contract Method. Under this method, contract revenues and costs are not
recognized until the contract is substantially complete. However, this method is
not allowable if the results are significantly different than results using the
Percentage of Completion Method. The Completed Contract Method is allowed
in circumstances in which reasonable estimates cannot be determined. However,
these types of circumstances can be construed as a lack of internal control.
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