Question

A company incurred the following costs associated with the purchase of a piece of land that it will use to re-build an office building: Purchase price of the land$690,000 Sale of salvaged parts already on land$20,000 Demolition of the old building$32,000 Ground-breaking ceremony (food and supplies)$1,800 Land preparation and leveling$8,300 What amount should be recorded for the purchase of the land

Answer 1

Purchase of land $710,300

Step-by-step explanation:

The computation of the amount that should be recorded for the purchase of the land is shown below:

Purchase Price of the land $690,000

Less: Sale of salvaged parts already on the land -$20,000

Add: Demolition of the old building $32,000

Add: Land preparation and leveling $8,300

Purchase of land $710,300