On February 1, 2007 Edwards Corporation purchased a parcel of land as a factory site for $50,000.

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On February 1, 2007 Edwards Corporation purchased a parcel of land as a factory site for $50,000. It demolished an old building on the property, and began construction on a new building that was completed on October 2, 2007. Costs incurred during this period are:
Demolition of old building ................ $ 4,000
Architect’s fees ................... 20,000
Legal fees for title investigation and purchase contract ..... 2,000
Construction costs .................. 500,000
The company sold salvaged materials resulting from the demolition for $3,000.

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At what amount should Edwards record the cost of the land and the new building, respectively?

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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-0324300987

10th Edition

Authors: Loren A Nikolai, D. Bazley and Jefferson P. Jones

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