In: Accounting
1. At the midpoint of the current year, a $16,000 check is given for land, and the buyer assumes the liability for unpaid taxes in arrears of $400 at the end of last year and those assessed for the current year of $360.
a. Determine the cost used for recording the land acquired.
Cost of land | Answer |
b. Record the journal entry on the date of the land's
acquisition.
Note: Record your credit accounts in alphabetical
order using the first letter of the account name.
Solution: A | |||
Calculation of Cost of Land | |||
Check is given for Land | $ 16,000 | ||
Add: Property Taxes in Arrears | |||
Property Taxes for last year | $ 400 | ||
Property Taxes for Current year ($ 360 X 1/2) | $ 180 | ||
Total Cost of Land | $ 16,580 | ||
Answer = Cost of Land = $ 16,580 | |||
Solution: B | |||
Journal entry for Acquisition of Land | |||
Account Title and explanation | Debit | Credit | |
Land | $16,580 | ||
Cash | $16,000 | ||
Property Tax Payable | $580 | ||
(To record the purchase of Land) | |||