Bob the Builder purchased land as a factory site for $282,000. He paid $10,000 to tear down two buildings on the land, and the salvage from these old buildings was sold for $1,350. Legal fees of $870 were paid for title investigation and making the purchase. Architect's fees were $10,300. Liability insurance during construction cost $650. Excavation costs were $2,610. A contractor was paid $600,000 to construct the new building. An assessment made by the city for pavement was $1,600. Interest costs during construction were $42,500. Assume that Bob prepares his financial statements based on IFRS. Determine the cost of land to be capitalized.
Cost of Land | |||
Amount in $ | |||
Factory Site | 282,000 | ||
Add:Paid to Tear down | 10,000 | ||
Less: Salvage | -1,350 | ||
Add: Legal fee | 870 | ||
Add: Assessment by city for pavement | 1,600 | ||
Cost of land to be capitalized. | 293,120 | ||
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