Respuesta :
Answer:
A. Avoidable interest cost= $183,000
B. Dr Building 183, 000
Dr Interest expense 857,000
Cr Cash 1,040,000
Explanation:
A. Calculation to Determine the amount of interest to be capitalized in 2020 in relation to the construction of the building
Expenditure 2020 Average investment
Mar-01 $ 360,000 *10//12= 300,000
Jun-01 $ 600,000* 7//12=350,000
Jul-01 $ 1,500,000 *6//12= 750,000
Dec-01 $ 1,500,000 *1//12= 125,000
Total Average investment $1,525,000
Loans Issued Actual interest cost
12% to finance construction $ 3,000,000 12/31/19 $360,000
(12%*3,000,000=360,000)
13% bond $ 4,000,000 years ago $ 520,000
(13%*4,000,000=520,000)
10% bond $ 1,600,000 years ago $ 160,000
(10%*1,600,000)
Total $1,040,000
Average investment = $1,525,000
Avoidable interest cost = $1,525,000* 12%
Avoidable interest cost= $183,000
B. Preparation of the journal entry to record the capitalization of interest and the recognition of interest expense
31/12/2020
Dr Building 183, 000
Dr Interest expense 857,000
(1,040,000-183,000)
Cr Cash 1,040,000