In 2020, Steinrotter Construction Corp. began construction work under a 3-year contract. The contract price was $1,000,000. Steinrotter uses the percentage-of-completion method for financial accounting purposes. The income to be recognized each year is based on the proportion of cost incurred to total estimated costs for completing the contract. The financial statement presentations relating to this contract at December 31, 2020, are shown below. Balance Sheet     Accounts receivable   $18,000 Construction in process $65,000   Less: Billings 61,500   Costs and recognized profit in excess of billings   3,500 Income Statement     Income (before tax) on the contract recognized in 2020   $19,500 Instructions a.    How much cash was collected in 2020 on this contract? b.    What was the initial estimated total income before tax on this contract?

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In 2020, Steinrotter Construction Corp. began construction work under a 3-year contract. The contract price was $1,000,000. Steinrotter uses the percentage-of-completion method for financial accounting purposes. The income to be recognized each year is based on the proportion of cost incurred to total estimated costs for completing the contract. The financial statement presentations relating to this contract at December 31, 2020, are shown below.

Balance Sheet
   
Accounts receivable
 
$18,000
Construction in process
$65,000
 
Less: Billings
61,500
 
Costs and recognized profit in excess of billings
 
3,500
Income Statement
   
Income (before tax) on the contract recognized in 2020
 
$19,500

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a.    How much cash was collected in 2020 on this contract?

b.    What was the initial estimated total income before tax on this contract?

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