Question: Task 1 ( 1 2 marks ) Architex Limited ( Architex ) is a construction company that manages commercial projects. Under the terms of its

Task 1(12 marks)
Architex Limited (Architex) is a construction company that manages commercial projects. Under the terms of its
contracts, Architex has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. In addition, the client does
not have the right to terminate the contract unless Architex fails to perform as promised.
On 1 November 2023 Architex entered into a contract with Kura Secondary School (Kura) to design and construct a
new performing arts centre (Stage 1) and upgrade the existing gymnasium (Stage 2). The total contract price is
$7 million. The agreed contract terms include the following:
Completion of the design and plan for the project by 15 January 2024.
The final design is to be delivered to and approved by Kura, which is permitted to use the project design to contract
different builders to construct both stages of the project.
Architex and Kura have agreed the following project and instalment timeline, if Kura accepts the design and agrees to
proceed with Architex for construction of both stages:
Architex estimates the stand-alone selling price by using an expected cost plus a margin approach. Architex has the
following budgeted costs and mark-ups in relation to the Kura contract:Additional information
On 1 November 2023, Kura paid $80,000 to Architex.
On 15 January 2024:
The design and plan were completed. Kura approved the design and plan, and it agreed to proceed with
Architex for construction of both stages.
Stage 1 construction commenced and is expected to be completed by 30 September 2024. Once Stage 1 is
complete, Kura has the right to occupy and use the new performing arts centre.
Kura paid $1,020,000 to Architex.
On 30 June 2024, Kura paid the progress payment of $4 million.
Architex uses an input method based on the budgeted costs to measure how much it has satisfied its performance
obligations. Architex estimates it has incurred costs to 30 June 2024 equal to 70% of the total Stage 1 budgeted
construction costs. No costs have been incurred by 30 June 2024 in relation to Stage 2.
The tax rate is 30%.
Required
(a) Prepare the journal entries in relation to recognising the revenue for the Kura contract for the
year ended 30 June 2024 for Architex Limited. Show your workings. Ignore the impact of tax.
(b) Assume that at 30 June 2024, Architex has a contract liability of $1 million on its statement of
financial position in relation to several ongoing construction jobs, including its contract with Kura.
For tax purposes, Architex's revenue is assessable when received in cash.
Calculate and identify the temporary difference in relation to the contract liability as at 30 June 2024.

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