A. On March 1, Faye Co. began construction of a small building. The following expenditures were incurred for construction:
March 1 $ 75,000 April 1 $ 74,000
May 1 180,000 June 1 270,000
July 1 100,000
The building was completed and occupied on July 1. To help pay for construction $50,000 was borrowed on March 1 on a 12%, three-year note payable. The only other debt outstanding during the year was a $500,000, 10% note issued two years ago.
REQUIRED:
1) Calculate the actual interest cost.
2) Calculate the amount of interest to be capitalized.