Mickelson Inc. owns land that it purchased on January 1, 2000, for $450,000. At December 31, 2010, its current value is $770,000 as determined by appraisal. At what amount should Mickelson report this asset on its December 31, 2010, balance sheet? Explain.
Mickelson Inc. owns land that it purchased on January 1, 2000, for $450,000. At December 31, 2010, its current value is $770,000 as determined by appraisal. At what amount should Mickelson report this asset on its December 31, 2010, balance sheet? Explain.
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