Below are transactions related to Martinez Company. The City of Pebble Beach gives the company 5 acres of land as a plant site. The fair value of this land is determined to be $87,350. (a) 13,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $55 per share are issued in exchange for land and buildings. The property has been appraised at a fair value of $873,500, of which $175,190 has been allocated to land and $698,310 to buildings. The stock of Martinez Company is not listed on any exchange, but a block of 100 shares was sold by a stockholder 12 months ago at $71 per share, and a block of 200 shares was sold by another stockholder 18 months ago at $63 per share. (b)

Below are transactions related to Martinez Company. The City of Pebble Beach gives the company 5 acres of land as a plant site. The fair value of this land is determined to be $87,350. (a) 13,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $55 per share are issued in exchange for land and buildings. The property has been appraised at a fair value of $873,500, of which $175,190 has been allocated to land and $698,310 to buildings. The stock of Martinez Company is not listed on any exchange, but a block of 100 shares was sold by a stockholder 12 months ago at $71 per share, and a block of 200 shares was sold by another stockholder 18 months ago at $63 per share. (b)

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Chapter9: Acquisitions Of Property

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