Question

Sheffield Corp. is constructing a building. Construction began on January 1 and was completed on December 31. Expenditures were $6450000 on March 1, $5350000 on June 1, and $8250000 on December 31. Sheffield Corp. borrowed $3250000 on January 1 on a 5-year, 10% note to help finance construction of the building. In addition, the company had outstanding all year a 8%, 3-year, $6410000 note payable and an 9%, 4-year, $12750000 note payable. What are the weighted-average accumulated expenditures

Answer 1

Answer:

$8,495,833

Explanation:

Calculation of weighted-average accumulated expenditures

Date     Payments    Funds used        Annualized               Amount

Mar 1    $6450000       10/12             $6450000*10/12       $5,375,000

Jun 1    $5350000        7/12              $5350000*7/12         $3,120,833

Dec 31  $8250000       0/12              $$8250000*0/12      $0                

Weighted Average Expenditures                                        $8,495,833