RJ Industries purchased a tract of land for use as a factory site. The purchase price was $850000. RJ also incurred the following costs: Cost to raze an old warehouse ($75000), legal fees related to the purchase contract ($12000), and proceeds from the sale of salvaged materials ($9000). What amount should be reported as the cost of the land? Help

RJ Industries purchased a tract of land for use as a factory site. The purchase price was $850000. RJ also incurred the following costs: Cost to raze an old warehouse ($75000), legal fees related to the purchase contract ($12000), and proceeds from the sale of salvaged materials ($9000). What amount should be reported as the cost of the land? Help

Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781337788281

Author:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Publisher:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Chapter10: Property, Plant And Equipment: Acquisition And Subsequent Investments

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3RE: Utica Corporation paid 360,000 to purchase land and a building. An appraisal showed that the land is...

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