What should be the balance in the deferred gross profit


On July 1, 2013, Apache Company sold a parcel of undeveloped land to a construction company for $3,000,000. The book value of the land on Apache's books was $1,200,000. Terms of the sale required a down payment of $150,000 and 19 annual payments of $150,000 plus interest at an appropriate interest rate due on each July 1 beginning in 2014. Apache has no significant obligations to perform services after the sale.

1. How much gross profit will Apache recognize in both 2013 and 2014 assuming point of delivery profit recognition?

2. How much gross profit will Apache recognize in both 2013 and 2014 installment sales method?

3. How much gross profit will Apache recognize in both 2013 and 2014 applying the cost recovery method?

4. What should be the balance in the deferred gross profit account at the end of 2014 applying the installment sales method?

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