Construction Genius
Construction Genius
Eric Anderton
Physical Progress vs. Financial Reporting in Construction Projects
23 minutes Posted Jan 6, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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The field says the job is further along. Accounting says it's not.

In this episode, Eric Anderton and Kathe Barrington, CPA explain why that disconnect exists—and why both sides are right.

The field measures physical progress. Accounting measures financial reporting. When those systems fall out of sync, WIP becomes unreliable, billing lags, and cash flow suffers.

This episode is Part 3 of the Construction Accounting Series, following:

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