Explanation : When the outcome can be measured reliably the percentage-ofcompletion method is used. When the outcome cannot be measured
reliably the completed contract method is used. The cost recovery
method is used for installment sales, not for long- term projects.
Explanation : Under the installment method, the portion of the total profit that is
recognized in each period is determined by the percentage of the total
sales price for which the seller has received cash. For Company A, 2/5*1
= $0.4 million. Note: cost recovery method could be used in this case,
but the reported profit would be 0.
Explanation : This is an installment sale. With an installment sale, if there is
uncertainty about collecting payments then either the installment
method or the cost recovery method is used. The percentage of
completion is used for long term contracts.