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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

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The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated. Retention can be withheld on residential or commercial projects and on both public and private projects. Both retention accounts are shown as current assets and current liabilities, respectively. Fariba Mehdian. View profile.