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Note 5 - Accounts Receivable and Work in Process
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Accounts Receivable And Work In Process Table [Abstract]  
Accounts Receivable and Work in Process [Table Text Block]
Note 5 – Accounts Receivable and Work in Process

Accounts receivable as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, consists of the following:

Description
 
2016
   
2015
 
Accounts receivable on completed contracts
 
$
43,292
   
$
39,100
 
Costs and estimated earnings on contracts in progress
   
60,349
     
252,339
 
Total
 
$
103,641
   
$
291,439
 

Work in process consists of costs recorded and revenue earned on projects recognized on the percentage of completion method for work performed on contracts in progress at December 31, 2016 and 2015. The company records contracts for future payments based on contractual agreements entered into at the inception of construction contracts. Amounts are payable from customers based on milestones established in each contract. Amounts are billed in advance and unearned profits are netted against the billed amounts such that accounts receivable reflect current amounts due from customers on completed projects and amounts earned on projects in process are reflected in the balance sheet as costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on contracts in progress. Work in progress as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 consists of the following as reflected in the balance sheet:

Description
 
2016
   
2015
 
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts
 
$
166,889
   
$
1,519,570
 
Estimated earnings
   
39,828
     
290,037
 
 
   
206,717
     
1,809,607
 
Less billings to date
   
146,368
     
1,557,268
 
Total Costs and estimated earnings on contracts in progress
 
$
60,349
   
$
252,339
 

Billings in excess of costs and earnings were  $5,229 at December 31,2016 and $0 at December 31, 2015 and are included in accrued expenses.