In: Accounting
Larkspur Company is constructing a building. Construction began
on February 1 and was completed on December 31. Expenditures were
$1,920,000 on March 1, $1,200,000 on June 1, and $3,070,300 on
December 31.
Larkspur Company borrowed $1,041,900 on March 1 on a 5-year, 13%
note to help finance construction of the building. In addition, the
company had outstanding all year a 10%, 5-year, $2,227,300 note
payable and an 11%, 4-year, $3,799,000 note payable. Compute
avoidable interest for Larkspur Company. Use the weighted-average
interest rate for interest capitalization purposes