Answer:
(A) $40,000
Explanation:
At the time of recording of the fixed assets, the fixed assets should be recorded at purchase cost or historical price
Since in the question, the land was purchased at $40,000. Moreover, for the tax purpose, the land is valued at $27,000 and the qualified appraiser appraise the value at $48,000. The cash payment is also offered for $46,000
But at the time of recording or reported, the balance sheet would show at the purchase price i.e $40,000