A contract account is an accounting tool used to track financial transactions, such as revenue and expenses, for reporting and budgeting purposes. It helps a business better understand and report direct costs, which are expenses specifically attributable to the project, in an efficient and transparent manner.
Examples of Contract Costing A bridge is needed over a river at a particular site, and a client gives a contractor this assignment. A contractor opens separate accounts for each contract and numbers them separately to identify any profit or loss made at each contract.