Question

On December 1, 2015, Logan Co. purchased a tract of land as a factory site for $800,000. The old building on the property was razed (torn down), and salvaged materials resulting from demolition were sold. Additional costs incurred and salvage proceeds received during December were as follows:Cost to raze old building $70,000Legal fees for purchase contract and to record ownership 10,000Title guarantee insurance 16,000Proceeds from sale of salvaged materials 8,000What amount should be reported as land?

Answer 1

Answer:

$888,000

Explanation:

Calculation to determine What amount should be reported as land

Purchased a tract of land as a factory site $800,000

Add Legal fees for purchase contract ownership $10,000

Add Title guarantee insurance 16,000

Add Cost to raze old building $70,000

Less Proceeds from sale of salvaged materials $8,000

Land $888,000

($800,000 + $10,000 + $16,000 + $70,000 –$8,000)

Therefore The amount that should be reported as land will be $888,000