China Express purchased land for $140,000. Prior to construction on the new building, the land had to be cleared of trees and brush. Construction costs incurred during the first year are listed below: Land clearing costs $ 5,000 Architect fees (for new building) 30,000 Legal fees for title investigation of land 1,000 Property taxes on land (for the first year) 2,500 Building construction costs 440,000   Required: Determine the amounts that should be recorded in the land and the new building accounts.

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China Express purchased land for $140,000. Prior to construction on the new building, the land had to be cleared of trees and brush. Construction costs incurred during the first year are listed below:

Land clearing costs

$ 5,000

Architect fees (for new building)

30,000

Legal fees for title investigation of land

1,000

Property taxes on land (for the first year)

2,500

Building construction costs

440,000

 

Required:
Determine the amounts that should be recorded in the land and the new building accounts.

 

 

 

 

 

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