A Project Was Correctly Accounted for Under the Percentage-Of-Completion Method

question 112

Multiple Choice

A project was correctly accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method. At the end of the project, the Construction-in-Process account includes total debits and credits of $ 3,500,000. Assuming that total gross profit of $ 1,200,000 was recognized throughout the contract, total construction costs were

• A) $ 4,600,000.
• B) $ 3,500,000.
• C) $ 2,300,000.
• D) $ 2,100,000.

Differentiate between compensatory damages, punitive damages, and nominal damages.

Explain the importance of mitigating damages and the obligation of the non-breaching party to do so.

Recognize the enforceability and limitations of clauses within a contract, such as liquidated damages clauses and exclusive remedy clauses.

Understand the concept of restitution and the conditions under which it may be awarded.

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