DPWH had the following transactions related to a construction project of school building worth P28,000,000 during the year 2021: January 25. Payment of mobilization fee equivalent to 15% of the contract price. March 10. Received 1st progress billing from the contractor equivalent to 40% completion of contract price. March 25. Paid the amount due to the contractor for the 1st progress billing. Deductions are: Recoupment of advances based on % of completion (deducted upon payment) Retention, 5% of the billings Withholding taxes (EWT & Final VAT) The entry to recognize the payment of mobilization fee includes a:  a. Debit to Advances to Contractors, P4,200,000 b. Debit to Advances to Officers and Employees, P4,200,000 c. Debit to Accounts Receivable, P4,200,000 d. Debit to Advances to SDO, P4,200,000

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DPWH had the following transactions related to a construction project of school building worth P28,000,000 during the year 2021:

January 25. Payment of mobilization fee equivalent to 15% of the contract price.
March 10. Received 1st progress billing from the contractor equivalent to 40% completion of contract price.
March 25. Paid the amount due to the contractor for the 1st progress billing. Deductions are:

  • Recoupment of advances based on % of completion (deducted upon payment)
  • Retention, 5% of the billings
  • Withholding taxes (EWT & Final VAT)


The entry to recognize the payment of mobilization fee includes a: 

a. Debit to Advances to Contractors, P4,200,000
b. Debit to Advances to Officers and Employees, P4,200,000
c. Debit to Accounts Receivable, P4,200,000
d. Debit to Advances to SDO, P4,200,000
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