Question

Cole Co. began constructing a building for its own use in January 2016. During 2016, Cole incurred interest of $50,000 on specific construction debt, and $20,000 on other borrowings. Interest computed on the weighted-average amount of accumulated expenditures for the building during 2016 was $40,000. What amount of interest should Cole capitalize? Multiple Choice $20,000 $40,000 $50,000 $70,000

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is 'Option (b)  

Explanation:    

Cole co. should compare between actual interest incurred on all the debts and the calculated interest on weighted average accumulated expenditure and lower of these two should be capitalized.

Actual interest incurred =$50,000+20,000 = $70,000

Calculated interest = $40,000

Lower of these two to be capitalized for the building during 2011= $40,000