Question

During its inception, Devon Company purchased land for $100,000 and a building for $180,000. After exactly 3 years, it transferred these assets and cash of $50,000 to a newly created subsidiary, Regan Company, in exchange for 15,000 shares of Regan's $10 par value stock. Devon uses straight-line depreciation. Useful life for the building is 30 years, with zero residual value. An appraisal revealed that the building has a fair value of $200,000. 5) Based on the information provided, at the time of the transfer, Regan Company should record: A) Building at $180,000 and no accumulated depreciation. B) Building at $162,000 and no accumulated depreciation. C) Building at $200,000 and accumulated depreciation of $24,000. D) Building at $180,000 and accumulated depreciation of $18,000.

Answer 1

The answer is "Option D".

Step-by-step explanation:

R Company must register a
`\$180,000` building, as well as, an accumulated
`\$18,000` depreciation.

It makes the design the right decision with
`\$180,000` as well as the accrued
`\$18,000` depreciation.