Intermediate Accounting 14th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0470587237
ISBN 13: 978-0-47058-723-2

Chapter 2 - Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting - Brief Exercises - Page 71: BE2-13b

Answer

This expenditure is an asset and therefore should be deposited into the Land Development account.

Work Step by Step

The driveway is an asset that will last for many years. Thus, the 21,000 dollars should preferably be deposited into the Land Development/Improvement account. Moreover, the asset should not only be capitalized but also depreciated over the years.
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