Conceptual Understanding: Valuation and Classification of Business Transactions
Concept- Tower Garden Center purchased two pre-owned trucks at a cash-only auction for 15 percent below current market value. The owners have asked you to record this purchase at current market value. You don't think that is correct. Write the owners a brief business memorandum in good form based on your knowledge. Explain how the purchase of the pre-owned trucks will affect the balance sheet, include the entry to record the transaction, and explain why the amount must be at the price paid for the trucks.