In 2021, the Westgate Construction Company entered into a contract to construct a road for Santa Clara County for $10,000,000. The road was completed in 2023. Information related to the contract is as follows:     2021 2022 2023 Cost incurred during the year $ 2,100,000   $ 2,450,000   $ 2,695,000   Estimated costs to complete as of year-end   4,900,000     2,450,000     0   Billings during the year   2,200,000     2,350,000     5,450,000   Cash collections during the year   1,900,000     2,300,000     5,800,000       Westgate recognizes revenue over time according to percentage of completion.     2-a. In the journal below, complete the necessary journal entries for the year 2021 (credit "Various accounts" for construction costs incurred). 2-b. In the journal below, complete the necessary journal entries for the year 2022 (credit "Various accounts" for construction costs incurred). 2-c. In the journal below, complete the necessary journal entries for the year 2023 (credit "Various accounts" for construction costs incurred).

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In 2021, the Westgate Construction Company entered into a contract to construct a road for Santa Clara County for $10,000,000. The road was completed in 2023. Information related to the contract is as follows:
 

  2021 2022 2023
Cost incurred during the year $ 2,100,000   $ 2,450,000   $ 2,695,000  
Estimated costs to complete as of year-end   4,900,000     2,450,000     0  
Billings during the year   2,200,000     2,350,000     5,450,000  
Cash collections during the year   1,900,000     2,300,000     5,800,000  
 

 
Westgate recognizes revenue over time according to percentage of completion.

 

 

2-a. In the journal below, complete the necessary journal entries for the year 2021 (credit "Various accounts" for construction costs incurred).
2-b. In the journal below, complete the necessary journal entries for the year 2022 (credit "Various accounts" for construction costs incurred).
2-c. In the journal below, complete the necessary journal entries for the year 2023 (credit "Various accounts" for construction costs incurred).

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