On 1 January 20X2, Rental Inc. purchased an apartment building. Apartments in this area are in high demand, and a wait list exists for potential tenants. The following costs were incurred for the purchase: cash $8,000,000, legal fees $1,200,000; and repairs and renovations $135,000. The fire code also required the installation of a new sprinkler system for $120,000. On 31 December 20X3, the fair value of the apartment building was estimated to be $10 million, and in 20X4, $11.5 million. In 20X5, a decision was made to add a new wing that allowed additional apartment units. The cost of this expansion was $5,000,000. On 31 December 20X5 the fair value of the apartment building was estimated to be $18 million. The building has a security system, and an apartment manager provides routine maintenance.
a) Using the fair value method, provide the journal entries for 20X2, 20X3, 20X4, 20X5.
b) Using the cost method, provide the journal entries for 20X2, 20X3, 20X4, 20X5.
Show all work and calculations. Explain difference between two methods from example.