On February 1, 2013, Edwards Corporation purchased a parcel of land as a factory site for $50,000.

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On February 1, 2013, 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, 2013. 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

Edwards sold salvaged materials resulting from the demolition for $3,000.

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

2. Next Level If management misclassified a portion of the building's cost as part of the cost of the land, what would be the effect on the financial statements?

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Intermediate Accounting Reporting and Analysis

ISBN: 978-1111822361

1st edition

Authors: James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

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