Which Statement Best Explains the Completed Contract Method

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains the completed contract method?

• A)An accounting method that defers revenue and expense recognition until the date when the contractor completes the project.
• B)An accounting method that recognizes revenue and expenses on a contract in proportion to the degree of progress.
• C)An accounting method that recognizes an amount of revenue equal to the costs that are expected to be recovered on the contract.
• D)An accounting method that recognizes revenue and expenses based on the fair value of the contract.

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

A calculation method where interest is added to the principal sum at the end of each month, and future interest is calculated on the new total.

Future Value

Also known as the compound amount, the total value of an investment; equal to the principal plus all the compound interest.

Equal Amount

A quantity that is the same in size, number, or value when compared to another.

Compounded Quarterly

The process of calculating and adding interest to a principal sum four times a year, leading to compound growth in the interest amount.