Question

Shawnee Hospital installs a new parking lot. The paving cost $30,000 and the lights to illuminate the new parking area cost $15,000. Which of the following statements is true with respect to these additions?
a. $30,000 should be debited to the Land account.
b. $15,000 should be debited to Land Improvements.
c. $45,000 should be debited to the Land account.
d. $45,000 should be debited to Land Improvements.

Answer 1

Answer: d. $45,000 should be debited to Land Improvements.

Explanation:

Land improvements records any moderation to land asset that is expected to add to its value and lasts for more than a year.

The paving and lighting of the parking area will add value to the area and will last longer than a year so both should go to the Land improvement account. As this account is an asset account, it will be debited when increased:

= 30,000 + 15,000

= $45,000