Question

lpine Company solicited bids from several contractors to construct an addition to its office building. The lowest bid received was for $1,200,000. Alpine decided to construct the addition itself at a cost of $1,100,000. What amount should be recorded in the building account?

Answer 1

Answer:

The amount recorded in the building account will be $1,100,000.

Explanation:

Alpine company has asked for bids from various contractor to construct additions in its office building. many contractors replied with a bid offer among which the lowest was $1,200,000. Alpine decided to construct additions itself at a lower cost than the bid received. The amount which is recorded in office building account will be $1,100,000 at which the company has agreed to construct. The accounts of a company should reflect actual expenditures so the amount of $1,100,000 will be actual expenditure of construction which Alpine Company has determined.