Marietta Corp. had the following reporting issues during the year: 1. Land with a cost of $208,000

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Marietta Corp. had the following reporting issues during the year:
1. Land with a cost of $208,000 that is intended to be used by the company as a building site was reported at its fair value of $260,000.
2. A surplus parcel of land with a cost of $150,000 intended for resale in the near future is reported at its fair value of $160,000.
3. The president of Marietta, Deanna Durnford, decided it wasn't necessary to classify assets and liabilities as current and non-current as she expects to operate the company only for another 10 years.
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For each of the above situations, identify (a) the assumption or principle involved, and (b) whether it is being followed correctly or has been violated.
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Financial Accounting Tools for Business Decision Making

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