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Education
Introduction to Construction Accounting

Understand traditional construction accounting …
Learn basic accounting concepts …
Study construction specific practices.

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Here’s what’s covered in the complete 10-week course ...

Introduction to Construction Accounting introduces owners, construction business managers, project accountants, accounting support personnel, and financial services providers to the fundamentals of accounting and the aspects of accounting specific to construction. Highlights include:
 

  • Debits and credits

  • Traditional subsidiary ledgers

  • Accounting for job cost

  • Percentage-of-completion revenue recognition

  • The calculation of over- and under-billings

  • Financial statement development, presentation, and review

The course begins with a review of debits and credits, provides an outline of general accounting theory, and concludes with the principles of job cost accounting, including revenue recognition, over- and under-billings, and retention.

 

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Introduction to Construction Accounting Course Format

Ten-week course that meets for 60-90 minutes each week; includes online component for blending learning approach that shortens classroom time.

Involves the study of
Sam P. and Mary Little, LTD., a hypothetical construction company.

Uses a textbook plus interactive Web site materials.

Includes report templates for balance sheets, stockholders equity reports, cash flow statements, job status reports, and work-in-progress statements.

Allows for optional feedback on homework, quizzes.

Provides the option to take a final exam.

 


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