Cost of land and building


Questions 1 and 2 are based on the following information:

Poin Company recently incurred the following costs:

    (1)    Purchase price of land and dilapidated building                     $280,000
    (2)    Real estate broker's commission                                            14,000
    (3)    Net demolition costs of dilapidated building                             42,000
    (4)    Excavation costs for new building                                           44,000
    (5)    Architect's fees and building permits                                       35,000
    (6)    Costs associated with new building construction                      930,000
    (7)    Costs associated with new furniture and equipment                 250,000
    (8)    Actual interest costs during building construction                     135,000
    (9)    Actual interest cost after completion of building construction     120,000
    (10)    Costs of walks, driveways, and parking lot                              55,000

1. The building should be recorded on Poin's books at

2. Land should be recorded on Poin's books at

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