Falcon Company Acquired an Adjacent Lot to Construct a New

question 33

Essay

Falcon Company acquired an adjacent lot to construct a new warehouse, paying $40,000 and giving a short-term note for $410,000. Legal fees paid were $13,275, delinquent taxes assessed were $14,500, and fees paid to remove an old building from the land were $15,800. Materials salvaged from the demolition of the building were sold for $6,800. A contractor was paid $890,000 to construct a new warehouse. Determine the cost of the land to be reported on the balance sheet and show your work.

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Definitions:

Government Raise

An increase in government revenue, often achieved through raising taxes or adjusting fiscal policies, to support government spending.

Tax

A compulsory financial charge imposed by a governmental organization in order to fund various public expenditures.

Per Capita Consumption

The average consumption of goods and services per person within a particular population.

Cigarette Tax

A tax imposed by governments on the sale of cigarettes to raise revenue and discourage smoking by increasing the price.