On February 1, 2019, Edwards Corporation purchased a parcel of land as a factory site for $100,000.
Question:
On February 1, 2019, Edwards Corporation purchased a parcel of land as a factory site for $100,000. It demolished an old building on the property and began construction on a new building that was completed on October 2, 2019. Costs incurred during this period are:
Demolition of old building $ ....................................................................8,000
Architect’s fees ..........................................................................................25,000
Legal fees for title investigation and purchase contract ........................4,000
Construction costs ..................................................................................650,000
Edwards sold salvaged materials resulting from the demolition for $2,000.
Required:
1. At what amount should Edwards record the cost of the land and the new building, respectively?
2. Next Level If management misclassified a portion of the building’s cost as part of the cost of the land, what would be the effect on the financial statements?
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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Intermediate Accounting Reporting and Analysis
ISBN: 978-1337788281
3rd edition
Authors: James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach