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Lump Sum Purchase
Allocation of Total Cost into Three Separate Asset Accounts
Marsh Co. paid $90,000 cash to acquire a group of three assets consisting of: Land, Land Improvements and Building.
The FMV, Fair Market Value, of these three assets at the time of purchase
were: (Based on certified appraisals)
Land $ 30,000
Land Improvements 10,000
Building 60,000
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Total FMV: $
First: Using the template below (optional), calculate the Percentage of Total FMV for Each Asset
ASSET Appraised FMV = Percent of Total FMV
Land $30,000 /// $100,000 = %
Land Improvements 10,000
Building 60,000
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Total FMV $100,000 100%
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