On July 1, 2014, Welton Inc. entered into a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to construct a prototype robotic assembly
Question:
On July 1, 2014, Welton Inc. entered into a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to construct a prototype robotic assembly line for New Car Corporation. At the contract date, Welton estimated that it would take 2 years to complete the project at a cost of $4,200,000. The fixed fee stipulated in the contract is $750,000. Welton appropriately accounts for this contract under the percentage-of-completion method.
During 2014 Welton incurred costs of $1,600,000 related to the project. The estimated cost at December 31, 2014, to complete the contract is $2,400,000. New Car was billed $1,200,000 under the contract.
Instructions
Prepare a schedule to compute the amount of gross profit to be recognized by Welton under the contract for the year ended December 31, 2014. Show supporting computations in good form.
Step by Step Answer:
Intermediate Accounting
ISBN: 978-1118147290
15th edition
Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, and Terry D. Warfield