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The following payments were recorded in an account called new projects Purchase price of real estate 300,000 New perimeter fence 15,000 Renovations to building 1

The following payments were recorded in an account called "new projects"

Purchase price of real estate

300,000

New perimeter fence

15,000

Renovations to building 1 (Prepare it for use)

8,000

Construction of building 2

250,000

Paving of parking lot

17,000

Repairs to fence (October)

2,000

Landscaping of grounds

27,000

619,000

Depreciation (10%)

61,900

Closing balance

557,100

Required:

Determine the total cost of each of the following assets and prepare journal entries to make any necessary adjustments to the accounts, including depreciation.

  • Land
  • Building 1 (purchased with real estate)
  • Building 2 (new construction)
  • Land improvements

Note: The real estate purchase included land with an appraised value of 90,000 and a building with an appraised value of 270,000.

The buildings were both ready for occupancy on July 1. Depreciation for all assets is

10% per year on a declining balance basis. One-half depreciation is claimed in the first year.

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