Frame Tec’s construction projects are long-term, fixed price contracts. Construction accounting requires a close watch on
estimated and actual costs. The company recognizes income using “cost-to-cost” percentage of completion. This means that
actual cost incurred is compared to expected total cost for each project, and income is recognized based on the resulting
percentage of completion. Generally accepted accounting principles proscribe the revenue recognition process very carefully,
even to the extent of requiring recognition of 100% of projected losses as soon as they are apparent. Sarah had expected to
recognize a substantial addition to income this month because many of the new contracts in progress are more than 20%
complete. Booking a loss would be a major reversal of her expectations.