On January 2, 2018, Randy Corporation acquired a track of land that is to be sold in the ordinary conduct of business. The purchase price of the property of P50 million was paid in cash and a total transaction costs of P500,000 related to the acquisition of the property was also paid at a later date. The land was subdivided into 2,000 lots (200 square meter for every lot) for an additional cost of P5,500,000. On December 31, 2018, the market value of the lot was P1,500 per square meter.

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On January 2, 2018, Randy Corporation acquired a track of land that is to be sold in the ordinary
conduct of business. The purchase price of the property of P50 million was paid in cash and a total
transaction costs of P500,000 related to the acquisition of the property was also paid at a later date.
The land was subdivided into 2,000 lots (200 square meter for every lot) for an additional cost of
P5,500,000. On December 31, 2018, the market value of the lot was P1,500 per square meter.
As of December 31, 2018, only 20,000 square meters are still unsold and market value of the lot had
increased to P1,600 square meter. On this date, Randy Corporation decided to transfer the
remaining lots into investment property that is to be carried under the fair value model. There was
no additional cost incurred on the change of intention on the property. What amount of gain should
Randy Corporation recognize as a result of the transfer?
Transcribed Image Text:On January 2, 2018, Randy Corporation acquired a track of land that is to be sold in the ordinary conduct of business. The purchase price of the property of P50 million was paid in cash and a total transaction costs of P500,000 related to the acquisition of the property was also paid at a later date. The land was subdivided into 2,000 lots (200 square meter for every lot) for an additional cost of P5,500,000. On December 31, 2018, the market value of the lot was P1,500 per square meter. As of December 31, 2018, only 20,000 square meters are still unsold and market value of the lot had increased to P1,600 square meter. On this date, Randy Corporation decided to transfer the remaining lots into investment property that is to be carried under the fair value model. There was no additional cost incurred on the change of intention on the property. What amount of gain should Randy Corporation recognize as a result of the transfer?
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