Construction

Site Establishment Costs

Capitalizing the initial cost of setting up the construction site — fencing, signage, temporary roads, and site offices.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Work-in-Progress (WIP — Project)Asset (+)35,000.00-
Cash / Accounts PayableAsset/Liability (-)-35,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Site setup costs are directly attributable to the contract and are capitalized into WIP. They will become part of Cost of Sales when the project revenue is recognized.

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