Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
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Chapter 7, Problem 45E
To determine
Concept introduction:
Cost:
The cost is defined as any amount incurred by the company to acquire the asset and get the asset to set in place and ready for use. Any expenditures that are not included as part of the cost of the equipment are expenses and the other costs that are included are capitalized.
Requirement 1:
Determine the cost of land and building.
To determine
Concept introduction:
Cost:
The cost is defined as any amount incurred by the company to acquire the asset and get the asset to set in place and ready for use. Any expenditures that are not included as part of the cost of the equipment are expenses and the other costs that are included are capitalized.
Requirement 2:
If management wrongly includes a portion of building cost as part of the cost of land then what would be the effect on the financial statements.
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The following payments and receipts are related to land, land improvements, and buildings acquired for use in a wholesale ceramic business. The receipts are identified by an asterisk.
a.
Fee paid to attorney for title search
$3,000
b.
Cost of real estate acquired as a plant site: Land
280,000
Building (to be demolished)
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c.
Delinquent real estate taxes on property, assumed by purchaser
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d.
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e.
Proceeds from sale of salvage materials from old building
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f.
Special assessment paid to city for extension of water main to the property
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g.
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h.
Premium on one-year insurance policy during construction
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i.
Cost of filling and grading land
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j.
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Acquisition Cost
The following cases are independent.
Case A Starling Ltd. bought a building for $1,920,000. Before using the building, the following expenditures were made:
Repair and renovation of building
$
197,000
Construction of new paved driveway
30,400
Upgraded landscaping
4,500
Wiring
25,000
Deposits with utilities for connections
2,650
Sign for front and back of building, attached to roof
13,200
Installation of fence around property
18,400
Case B Lark Company purchased a $38,000 tract of land for a new manufacturing facility. Lark demolished an old building on the property and sold the materials it salvaged from the demolition. Lark incurred additional costs and realized salvage proceeds as follows:
Demolition of old building
$
33,550
Routine maintenance (mowing) done on purchase
2,650
Proceeds from sale of salvaged materials
15,350
Legal fees
13,600
Title guarantee insurance
6,050
Required:1.…
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