On July 1 of the Current Year, Botox Mining Co

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Essay

On July 1 of the current year, Botox Mining Co. pays $5,400,000 for land estimated to contain 7,200,000 tons of recoverable ore. It installs machinery on July 3 costing $864,000 that has an 8 year life and no residual value and is capable of mining the ore deposit in six years. The company removes and sells 745,000 tons of ore during its first six months of operations ending on December 31. Depreciation of the machinery is in proportion to the mine's depletion as the machinery will be abandoned after the ore is mined.
Prepare entries to record (a) the purchase of the ore deposit, (b) the costs and installation of the machinery, (c) the depletion assuming the land has a zero residual value, and (d) the depreciation on the machinery.

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Definitions:

Public Nuisance

An act or condition that is harmful or annoying to the public in general, significantly interfering with the enjoyment of public rights.

Landowners

Individuals or entities that have legal title to a piece of land, owning either the surface rights, subsurface rights, or both.

Warranty Deed

A deed that guarantees a clear title to the purchaser of real property.

Executed

Implemented or carried out as in the completion of a legal document or action.