Asset Problems
Problem 1. —Valuation at net realizable value.
Reed Mangus purchased the Hillside Vineyard at an estate auction in April 2010 for
€1,250,000. The purchase was risky because the growing season was coming to an end, the
grapes must be harvested in the next several weeks, and Reed has limited experience in
carrying off a grape harvest.
At the end of the first quarter of operations, Reed is feeling pretty good about his
early results. The first harvest was a success; 500 bushels of grapes were harvested with a
value of €50,000 (based on current local commodity prices at the time of harvest). And,
given the strong yield from area vineyards during this season, the net realizable value of
Reed’s vineyard has increased by €25,000 at the end of the quarter. After storing the grapes
for a short period of time, Reed was able to sell the entire harvest for €60,000.
Instructions
(a) Prepare the journal entries for the Hillside biological asset (grape vines) for the first
quarter of operations (the beginning carrying and net realizable value is 1,250).
(b) Prepare the journal entry for the grapes harvested during the first quarter.
(c) Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of the grapes harvested in the first
quarter.
(d) Determine the total effect on income for the quarter related to the Hillside biological
asset and agricultural produce.