Reference no: EM132929357
Question - Carmela Company commenced operations at the beginning of the current year. The following costs are incurred by the entity:
Payment for land 1,000,000
Payment of property taxes in arrears 40,000
Title search and insurance 50,000
Option paid for an alternative land which was not acquired 30,000
Cost of relocating squatters 10,000
Special assessment for city improvements on water and sewer system 150,000
Demolition of old building on land, net of salvage of P 10,000 100,000
Survey before construction of new building 60,000
Contract price for factory building 5,000,000
Architect fee 230,000
Building permit or payment to city hall for approval of building construction 120,000
Excavation before new construction 110,000
Safety fence around construction site 35,000
Safety inspection on building 30,000
Removal of safety fence after completion of factory building 20,000
New fence surrounding the factory 80,000
Driveways, parking bays and safety lighting 550,000
Cost of trees, shrubs and other landscaping 250,000
Required - What amount should be reported respectively as initial measurement of the land and building?