Question

Problem 9-1A

Venable Company was organized on January 1. During the first year of operations, the following plant asset expenditures and receipts were recorded in random order. Debit 1. Cost of filling and grading the land $4,290 2. Full payment to building contractor 681,970 3. Real estate taxes on land paid for the current year 5,470 4. Cost of real estate purchased as a plant site (land $118,270 and building $43,670) 161,940 5. Excavation costs for new building 38,620 6. Architect’s fees on building plans 10,350 7. Accrued real estate taxes paid at time of purchase of real estate 2,810 8. Cost of parking lots and driveways 13,560 9. Cost of demolishing building to make land suitable for construction of new building 24,170 $943,180 Credit 10. Proceeds from salvage of demolished building $3,280

Analyze the foregoing transactions using the following column headings. (If an amount reduces the account balance then enter with a negative sign preceding the number, e.g. -15,000 or parenthesis, e.g. (15,000).)

Answer 1

Item Land Buildings Other Accounts $4,290 $681,970 $5,470 Property Tax Expense $161,940 $38,620 $10,350 $2,810 $13,560 Land Improvements $24,170 10. ($3,280) $189,930 $730,940