Problem 10–3
PELL CORPORATION
Analysis of Changes in Plant Assets
For the Year Ended December 31, 2018
Balance Balance
12/31/2017 Increase Decrease 12/31/2018
Land $ 350,000 $438,000 [1] $ 788,000
Land improvements 180,000 180,000
Building 1,500,000 17,000
Explanation of Amounts:
[1] Cost of land acquired 11/1/2018:
Pell stock exchanged (10,000 shares × $38) $380,000
[2] Cost of machinery and equipment purchased 1/2/2018:
[3] Cost recorded for small storage building 12/31/2018: