Gleason Construction Enters into a Long-Term Fixed Price Contract to Build

question 22

Multiple Choice

Gleason Construction enters into a long-term fixed price contract to build an office building for $27,000,000. In the first year of the contract Gleason incurs $5,000,000 of cost and the engineers determined that the remaining costs to complete the project are $24,000,000. How much gross profit or loss should Gleason recognize in Year 1 assuming the use of the percentage-of-completion method?

• A) $2,000,000 profit
• B) $2,000,000 loss
• C) $0
• D) $344,828 loss

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Definitions:

Compounded Semiannually

The process of applying interest to an investment or loan twice a year, resulting in compound growth.

Face Value

The nominal value or dollar value stated on a security or financial instrument, such as a bond.

Investment Yield

The income returned on an investment, such as the interest or dividends received, expressed as a percentage of the investment's cost.

Maturity Date

The specified date when the principal amount of a loan, bond, or other financial instrument is due to be paid in full.