Question: Seasons Construction is constructing an office building under contract for Cannon Company. The contract calls for progress billings and payments of $1,240,000 each quarter. The

Seasons Construction is constructing an office building under contract for Cannon Company. The contract calls for progress billings and payments of $1,240,000 each quarter. The total contract price is $14,880,000 and Seasons estimates total costs of $14,200,000. Seasons estimates that the building will take 3 years to complete, and commences construction on January 2, 2014. At December 31, 2014, Seasons estimates that it is 30% complete with the construction, based on costs incurred. At December 31, 2015, Seasons Construction estimates that it is 75% complete with the building; however, the estimate of total costs to be incurred has risen to $14,400,000 due to unanticipated price increases. What is the total amount of Construction Expenses that Seasons will recognize for the year ended December 31, 2015?

$6,390,000 $6,300,000 $6,540,000 $10,800,000

Answer is $$6,540,000 $14,400,000 x .75% - (revenuse posted thus far $4,260,000= $6,540,000

** can you pls show how to get the $4,260,000-- thanks

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