Author: David J Hoare MSA
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Percentage of Completion Method for Accounting in Construction
In construction accounting, the percentage of completion method is the preferred tool to account for revenues and direct costs of construction. If you are an owner of a contracting business, this is the best method of accounting.
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The Basic Principles of a Partnership
A partnership is a form of a business entity that provides many more advantages than any other form of business entity. There are several basic principles of a partnership that once understood, the reader can use to his advantage in the small business world. Below are descriptions and an explanations of the basic principles of a…
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Completed Contract Method of Accounting in the Construction Industry
The completed contract method of accounting recognizes revenue and the associated costs once the project is complete. This is one of the two popular accounting methods used in the construction industry. For residential contractors, the completed contract method may have a slight tax advantage by deferring revenue recognition but is generally not considered the best method of…
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How to Use Class Accounting in Construction
Class accounting is a form of accounting whereby the revenues and direct costs are grouped into divisions within the company. It is a very effective form of accounting in construction. Learning how to use class accounting in construction is easy and works extremely well with phase accounting.
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The Definition of the Different Types of Residential Contractors
There are about a half a dozen types of residential contractors. Each has a different function and goal, this article describes the different types of residential contractors and provides guidance to the reader in understanding the corresponding definition.
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What is a Reasonable Profit in Construction?
For any company, profit is based on the risk reward concept. With construction, what should be the profit (reward) given the risk? What is a reasonable expectation given the industry and the particular business? There is no single correct answer. The construction industry is divided into several significant branches. This article is focused on the residential contractor. From…
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Methods to Reduce Costs in New Home Construction
There are two primary methods of reducing costs of construction. The first is cost negotiation and the second is cost shifting. These two methods have several tools in each to achieve overall price reduction. The following describes each method and the respective tools within each method that you can use to achieve overall cost reduction.
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Capitalizing a New Home Builder Business
Bankrolling any startup business is difficult enough. Capitalizing a new home builder operation is a leap forward in required funds.
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Best Format for the Construction Profit and Loss Statement
As a construction company owner, you need a profit and loss statement that conveys information in a format that will identify how much you are truly making as a profit. The best format is a construction profit and loss statement identifying contract revenues, direct costs, indirect costs and the overhead expenses. This format most closely matches the…
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The 1099 Subcontractor
The Internal Revenue Service promulgates rules and regulations concerning the employment status of workers. In general, workers are classed as W-2 employees and certain tests must be met to have the worker classed as a 1099 subcontractor. All 1099 subcontractors should be issued a Form 1099 in January of each year for the prior calendar year of…