Land Was Acquired in 2018 for a Future Building Site

question 82

Multiple Choice

Land was acquired in 2018 for a future building site at a cost of $40,000. The assessed valuation for tax purposes is $27,000, a qualified appraiser placed its value at $48,000, and a recent firm offer for the land was for a cash payment of $46,000. The land should be reported in the financial statements at:

• A) $40,000.
• B) $27,000.
• C) $46,000.
• D) $48,000.

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