Provide the 2020 and 2021 journal entries for Watson assuming revenue is recognized at a point in time. Provide entries for (1) construction costs incurred, (2) progress billings, (3) cash collections, and (4) revenues and expenses. Note: If a journal entry isn't

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Recording Long-Term Construction: Recognize Revenue at a Point in Time and Over Time

Watson Construction Company contracted to build a plant for $500,000. Construction started in January 2020 and was completed in November 2021. Watson uses the cost-to-cost method to measure the completion of its performance obligations. Data relating to the contract follow.

  2020 2021
Costs incurred during year $290,000 $120,000
Estimated additional costs to complete 125,000 0
Billings during year 270,000 230,000
Cash collections during year 250,000 250,000
  • Revenue Recognized at a Point in Time
  • Revenue Recognized Over Time

a. Provide the 2020 and 2021 journal entries for Watson assuming revenue is recognized at a point in time. Provide entries for (1) construction costs incurred, (2) progress billings, (3) cash collections, and (4) revenues and expenses.

  • Note: If a journal entry isn't required for the transaction, select "N/A" as the account  names and leave the Dr. and Cr. answers blank (zero).

 

Date Account Name Dr. Cr.
2020 (1) AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
  Cash, Payables, etc. Answer Answer
2020 (2) AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
  AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
2020 (3) AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
  AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
2020 (4) AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
  AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
  To record revenue from contract.    
  AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
  AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
  To record cost of contract.    
2021 (1) AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
  Cash, Payables, etc. Answer Answer
2021 (2) AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
  AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
2021 (3) AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
  AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
2021 (4) AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
  AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
  To record revenue from contract.    
  AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
  AnswerCashAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRetained EarningsConstruction in ProcessBillings on ContractsRevenue from Long-Term ContractsCost of ConstructionLoss from Long-Term ContractsN/A Answer Answer
  To record cost of contract.    
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