Nordso Ltd. purchased a new warehouse. The warehouse had been listed for sale for $5 million, but

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Nordso Ltd. purchased a new warehouse. The warehouse had been listed for sale for $5 million, but Nordso was able to acquire it for $4,800,000. The bank, which was providing Nordso with the financing for the purchase, required that an appraisal be completed of the property. The appraisal report came back with the following estimated market values: land $1,518,900, building $2,714,100, and land improvements $747,000.


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Allocate the purchase price to the land, building, and land improvements. Also explain why this allocation process is necessary. Round the percentage allocation to one decimal place.

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Understanding Financial Accounting

ISBN: 9781119406921

2nd Canadian Edition

Authors: Christopher D. Burnley

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