Vijay Inc. purchased a three-acre tract of land for a building site for $260,000. On the land was a building with an appraised value of $128,000. The company demolished the old building at a cost of $11,300, but was able to sell scrap from the building for $1,670. The cost of title insurance was $830 and attorney fees for reviewing the contract were $420. Property taxes paid were $3,300, of which $170 covered the period subsequent to the purchase date. The capitalized cost of the land is:

$273,840

Explanation:

The Cost of of an item of Property, Plant and Equipment according to IAS 16 include the purchase price and any directly related costs incurred in bringing the asset in the condition and location for operation as intended by management.

Calculation of the Cost of Land

Purchase Price                                                                                $260,000

Cost after proceeds to demolish old building($11,300 - $1,670)      $9,630

Insurance                                                                                                $830

Legal Fees                                                                                              $420

Property taxes  ( $3,300 - $170)                                                          $3,130

Capitalized Cost                                                                              $273,840