A Company Purchases Property That Includes Land,buildings and Equipment for $5.5

Essay

A company purchases property that includes land,buildings and equipment for $5.5 million.The company pays $180,000 in legal fees,$220,000 in commissions,and $100,000 in appraisal fees.The land is estimated at 25%,the buildings are at 40%,and the equipment at 35% of the property value.Prepare the journal entry that is required to record the purchase assuming that the company paid 50% of the amounts using cash and signed a note for the remainder.