Question

Aber Inc. plans to develop a shopping center. In the first quarter, they spent the following amounts: Acquisition of land $15000 Surveys and legal fees 600 Land clearing 200 Fencing 1000 Install lighting and signage 860 What amount should be recorded as the cost of land in the books of the corporation

Answer 1

Answer: $15,800

Explanation:

When it comes to fixed assets like land, all costs that were necessary to acquire the land and to get it ready for use are capitalized - included in the cost of the fixed assets.

Cost of land = Acquisition cost + Surveys and legal fees + Land clearing to get it ready for use

= 15,000 + 600 + 200

= $15,800