Esplanade Inc. owns land that it purchased on January 1, 2001, for $420,000. At December 31, 2008,
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Esplanade Inc. owns land that it purchased on January 1, 2001, for $420,000. At December 31, 2008, its current value is $770,000 as determined by appraisal. At what amount should Esplanade report this asset on its December 31, 2008, balance sheet? Explain.
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