Domenico Enterprises purchased land for $2,000,000 in 2000.In 2017,an independent appraiser assessed the value at $4,400,000.What amount should appear on the financial statements in 2017 with respect to the land?

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Under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), land is recorded at its historical cost. Therefore, despite the appraisal value, the land should be reported at its purchase price of $2,000,000 on the financial statements.

Domenico Enterprises Purchased Land for $2,000,000 in 2000