Account Information

Financial Statement Statement of Financial Position
Normal Balance Credit

Definition

Amounts billed to clients under project contracts based on completion percentage

Common Journal Entries

Issue contract billing

Dr. Accounts Receivable
Cr. Contract Billings

Collect contract billing

Dr. Bank Account
Cr. Accounts Receivable

Recognize contract revenue

Dr. Contract Billings
Cr. Contract Revenue

Adjust billing after dispute

Dr. Contract Billings
Cr. Accounts Receivable

Issue contract billing

Dr. Accounts Receivable
Cr. Contract Billings

Collect contract billing

Dr. Bank Account
Cr. Accounts Receivable

Recognize contract revenue

Dr. Contract Billings
Cr. Contract Revenue

Adjust billing after dispute

Dr. Contract Billings
Cr. Accounts Receivable

📐 IFRS vs US GAAP Accounting Treatment

IFRS IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
US GAAP ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are contract billings?

A: Amounts billed to customers under project contracts based on percentage of completion, considered a contract liability until revenue is recognized.