Construction in Progress CIP

Definition: Asset under construction; not yet depreciated

NarrowModerate

Asset under construction; not yet depreciated

Common Journal Entries
AccountDebitCredit
1. Record construction costs
Pay $250,000 toward new building.
Construction in Progress$250,000
Cash$250,000
Costs accumulated in CIP until project is complete.
2. Place asset in service
Building finished; total cost $750,000.
Buildings$750,000
Construction in Progress$750,000
CIP reclassified to depreciable asset. Depreciation begins.
DurationLong-Term

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