Reference no: EM132960039
QUESTION - Orange Company is constructing a building. Construction began on January 1 and was completed on December 31. Expenditures were $4,800,000 on March 1, $3,000,000 on June 1, and $6,000,000 on December 31. Orange Company borrowed $2,400,000 on January 1 on a 5- year, 12% note to specifically help finance construction of the building. In addition, the company had outstanding all year a 10%, 3-year, $4,800,000 note payable and an 11%, 4-year, $9,000,000 note payable.
a. What are the weighted-average accumulated expenditures?
b. What is the weighted-average interest rate for general loans used for interest capitalization purposes?
c. What is the avoidable interest and actual interest respectively for Orange Company?
d. What amount of interest should be charged to expense?