Question

During the execution of a construction contract, the following events occurred: ·        Materials worth ₹5 lakh were damaged due to heavy rainfall and became unusable. ·        After the heavy rainfall, the client requested to construct an extra parking shed which was not part of the original contract. The contractor raised a claim of ₹25 lakh for this additional work. How should these items be treated in contract costing?

A ₹5 lakh charged to Costing P&L Account; ₹25 lakh treated as contingent income
B ₹5 lakh treated as abnormal loss; ₹25 lakh added to general overheads
C ₹5 lakh included in contract cost; ₹25 lakh treated as variation work credited to contract
D ₹5 lakh excluded from contract cost; ₹25 lakh treated as capital receipt
E ₹5 lakh treated as indirect expense; ₹25 lakh ignored until cash is received
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