Q. Explain about Percentage of completion method?

The percentage-of-completion method makes out revenue based on the estimated stage of completion of a long-term project. To calculate the stage of completion firms compare actual costs incurred in a period with the total estimated costs to be incurred on the project. To exemplify assume that a company has a contract to build a dam for USD 44 million. The approximate construction cost is USD 40 million. You compute the estimated gross margin as follows

The firm distinguish the USD 4 million gross margins in the financial statements by recording the assigned revenue for the year and then deducting actual costs incurred that year. The formula to recognize revenue is as

(Real construction costs incurred during the period / Total estimated construction costs for the entire project for period) * Total sales price=Revenue recognized