Question

Crane Company purchased land as a factory site for $1300000. Crane paid $110000 to tear down two buildings on the land. Salvage was sold for $8000. Legal fees of $5000 were paid for title investigation and making the purchase. Architect's fees were $46000. Title insurance cost $3500, and liability insurance during construction cost $3800. Excavation cost $15000. The contractor was paid $4200000. An assessment made by the city for pavement was $9500. Interest costs during construction were $250000.
Required:
a. The cost of the land that should be recorded by Wilson Co. is:________
b. The cost of the building should be recorded by Wilson Co. is:_________

Answer 1

Answer:

a. $‭1,420,000‬

b.  $‭4,514,800‬

Explanation:

When it comes to fixed assets, all costs that directly helped make the asset available for use are to be capitalized.

Cost of Land

= Purchase Value + Cost Incurred to Tear Down 2 Buildings + Legal Fees + Title Insurance Cost + Assessment Cost - Salvage

= 1,300,000 + 110,000 + 5,000 + 3,500 + 9,500 - 8,000

= $‭1,420,000‬

Cost of Building

= Architect's Fees + Liability Insurance Cost + Excavation Cost + Contractor's Payment + Interest Cost

= 46,000 + 3,800 + 15,000 + 4,200,000 + 250,000

= $‭4,514,800‬