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On January 1, 2018, the Mason Manufacturing Company began construction of a building to be used...

On January 1, 2018, the Mason Manufacturing Company began construction of a building to be used as its office headquarters. The building was completed on September 30, 2019.

Expenditures on the project were as follows:

January 1, 2018 $ 1,500,000
March 1, 2018 1,200,000
June 30, 2018 1,400,000
October 1, 2018 1,200,000
January 31, 2019 360,000
April 30, 2019 693,000
August 31, 2019 990,000


On January 1, 2018, the company obtained a $4,000,000 construction loan with a 14% interest rate. The loan was outstanding all of 2018 and 2019. The company’s other interest-bearing debt included two long-term notes of $1,000,000 and $4,000,000 with interest rates of 10% and 12%, respectively. Both notes were outstanding during all of 2018 and 2019. Interest is paid annually on all debt. The company’s fiscal year-end is December 31.

Required:
1. Calculate the amount of interest that Mason should capitalize in 2018 and 2019 using the specific interest method.
3. Calculate the amount of interest expense that will appear in the 2018 and 2019 income statements.

Calculate the amount of interest that Mason should capitalize in 2018 and 2019 using the specific interest method and interest expense that will appear in the 2018 and 2019 income statements. (Enter your answers in dollars.)

2018 2019
Interest capitalized $490,000   
Interest expense

2.

What is the total cost of the building? (Enter your answer in dollars.)

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Assume that the following data relative to Kane Company for 2018 is available: Net Income $2,790,000...

Assume that the following data relative to Kane Company for 2018 is available:

Net Income $2,790,000
Transactions in Common Shares Change Cumulative
Jan. 1, 2018, Beginning number 680,000
Mar. 1, 2018, Purchase of treasury shares (66,600) 613,400
June 1, 2018, Stock split 2-1 613,400 1,226,800
Nov. 1, 2018, Issuance of shares 234,000 1,460,800
6% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock
Sold at par, convertible into 200,000 shares of common (adjusted for split). $1,000,000
Stock Options
Exercisable at the option price of $25 per share. Average market price in 2018, $30 (market price and option price adjusted for split). 81,000 shares

1. Compute weighted average shares outstanding for 2018.

2. Compute the basic earnings per share for 2018.

3. Compute the diluted earnings per share for 2018.

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At the beginning of 2018, the aggregate output in Atlantis was $15 billion and the population...

At the beginning of 2018, the aggregate output in Atlantis was $15 billion and the population was 3 million. During 2018, aggregate output rose by 3.5%, the population rose by 2.5%, and the aggregate price level remained constant. For all calculations, calculate to 2 decimal places.

a) What was the aggregate output per capita in Atlantis at the beginning of 2018?

b) What was aggregate output in Atlantis at the end of 2018?

c) What was the population in Atlantis at the end of 2018?

d) What was aggregate output per capita in Atlantis at the end of 2018?

e) What was the annual growth rate of per capita output in Atlantis during 2018?

In: Economics

Explanation of a "non-contractual promise." 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Example...

Explanation of a "non-contractual promise."

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Example of an "enforceable non-contractual promise."

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Example of an "unenforceable non-contractual promise."

In: Operations Management

The Kollar Company has a defined benefit pension plan. Pension information concerning the fiscal years 2018...

The Kollar Company has a defined benefit pension plan. Pension information concerning the fiscal years 2018 and 2019 are presented below ($ in millions): Information Provided by Pension Plan Actuary:

Projected benefit obligation as of December 31, 2017 = $2,600.

Prior service cost from plan amendment on January 2, 2018 = $800 (straight-line amortization for 10-year average remaining service period).

Service cost for 2018 = $600.

Service cost for 2019 = $650

Discount rate used by actuary on projected benefit obligation for 2018 and 2019 = 10%.

Payments to retirees in 2018 = $460.

Payments to retirees in 2019 = $530.

No changes in actuarial assumptions or estimates. Net gain—AOCI on January 1, 2018 = $350.

Net gains and losses are amortized for 10 years in 2018 and 2019

Information Provided by Pension Fund Trustee: Plan asset balance at fair value on January 1, 2018 = $1,900.

2018 contributions = $620.

2019 contributions = $670.

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets = 12%.

2018 actual return on plan assets = $170.

2019 actual return on plan assets = $220.

Required

: 1. Calculate pension expense for 2018 and 2019.

2. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record pension expense.

3. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record any gains and losses and new prior service cost.

4. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record the cash contribution to plan assets and benefit payments to retirees.

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The Kollar Company has a defined benefit pension plan. Pension information concerning the fiscal years 2018...

The Kollar Company has a defined benefit pension plan. Pension information concerning the fiscal years 2018 and 2019 are presented below ($ in millions):

Information Provided by Pension Plan Actuary:

Projected benefit obligation as of December 31, 2017 = $1,850.

Prior service cost from plan amendment on January 2, 2018 = $550 (straight-line amortization for 10-year average remaining service period).

Service cost for 2018 = $550.

Service cost for 2019 = $600.

Discount rate used by actuary on projected benefit obligation for 2018 and 2019 = 10%.

Payments to retirees in 2018 = $410.

Payments to retirees in 2019 = $480.

No changes in actuarial assumptions or estimates.

Net gain—AOCI on January 1, 2018 = $245.

Net gains and losses are amortized for 10 years in 2018 and 2019.

Information Provided by Pension Fund Trustee:

Plan asset balance at fair value on January 1, 2018 = $1,400.

2018 contributions = $570.

2019 contributions = $620.

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets = 12%.

2018 actual return on plan assets = $120.

2019 actual return on plan assets = $170.

Required: 1. Calculate pension expense for 2018 and 2019. 2. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record pension expense. 3. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record any gains and losses and new prior service cost. 4. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record the cash contribution to plan assets and benefit payments to retirees.

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The Kollar Company has a defined benefit pension plan. Pension information concerning the fiscal years 2018...

The Kollar Company has a defined benefit pension plan. Pension information concerning the fiscal years 2018 and 2019 are presented below ($ in millions): Information Provided by Pension Plan Actuary: Projected benefit obligation as of December 31, 2017 = $2,450. Prior service cost from plan amendment on January 2, 2018 = $750 (straight-line amortization for 10-year average remaining service period). Service cost for 2018 = $590. Service cost for 2019 = $640. Discount rate used by actuary on projected benefit obligation for 2018 and 2019 = 10%. Payments to retirees in 2018 = $450. Payments to retirees in 2019 = $520. No changes in actuarial assumptions or estimates. Net gain—AOCI on January 1, 2018 = $265. Net gains and losses are amortized for 10 years in 2018 and 2019. Information Provided by Pension Fund Trustee: Plan asset balance at fair value on January 1, 2018 = $1,800. 2018 contributions = $610. 2019 contributions = $660. Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets = 12%. 2018 actual return on plan assets = $160. 2019 actual return on plan assets = $210. Required: 1. Calculate pension expense for 2018 and 2019. 2. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record pension expense. 3. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record any gains and losses and new prior service cost. 4. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record the cash contribution to plan assets and benefit payments to retirees.

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The Kollar Company has a defined benefit pension plan. Pension information concerning the fiscal years 2018...

The Kollar Company has a defined benefit pension plan. Pension information concerning the fiscal years 2018 and 2019 are presented below ($ in millions):

Information Provided by Pension Plan Actuary:

  1. Projected benefit obligation as of December 31, 2017 = $1,550.
  2. Prior service cost from plan amendment on January 2, 2018 = $450 (straight-line amortization for 10-year average remaining service period).
  3. Service cost for 2018 = $530.
  4. Service cost for 2019 = $580.
  5. Discount rate used by actuary on projected benefit obligation for 2018 and 2019 = 10%.
  6. Payments to retirees in 2018 = $390.
  7. Payments to retirees in 2019 = $460.
  8. No changes in actuarial assumptions or estimates.
  9. Net gain—AOCI on January 1, 2018 = $235.
  10. Net gains and losses are amortized for 10 years in 2018 and 2019.


Information Provided by Pension Fund Trustee:

  1. Plan asset balance at fair value on January 1, 2018 = $1,200.
  2. 2018 contributions = $550.
  3. 2019 contributions = $600.
  4. Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets = 12%.
  5. 2018 actual return on plan assets = $100.
  6. 2019 actual return on plan assets = $150.


Required:

1. Calculate pension expense for 2018 and 2019.
2. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record pension expense.
3. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record any gains and losses and new prior service cost.
4. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record the cash contribution to plan assets and benefit payments to retirees.

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The Kollar Company has a defined benefit pension plan. Pension information concerning the fiscal years 2018...

The Kollar Company has a defined benefit pension plan. Pension information concerning the fiscal years 2018 and 2019 are presented below ($ in millions): Information Provided by Pension Plan Actuary: Projected benefit obligation as of December 31, 2017 = $3,500. Prior service cost from plan amendment on January 2, 2018 = $700 (straight-line amortization for 10-year average remaining service period). Service cost for 2018 = $660. Service cost for 2019 = $710. Discount rate used by actuary on projected benefit obligation for 2018 and 2019 = 10%. Payments to retirees in 2018 = $520. Payments to retirees in 2019 = $590. No changes in actuarial assumptions or estimates. Net gain—AOCI on January 1, 2018 = $380. Net gains and losses are amortized for 10 years in 2018 and 2019. Information Provided by Pension Fund Trustee: Plan asset balance at fair value on January 1, 2018 = $2,500. 2018 contributions = $680. 2019 contributions = $730. Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets = 12%. 2018 actual return on plan assets = $230. 2019 actual return on plan assets = $280. Required: 1. Calculate pension expense for 2018 and 2019. 2. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record pension expense. 3. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record any gains and losses and new prior service cost. 4. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record the cash contribution to plan assets and benefit payments to retirees.

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The Kollar Company has a defined benefit pension plan. Pension information concerning the fiscal years 2018...

The Kollar Company has a defined benefit pension plan. Pension information concerning the fiscal years 2018 and 2019 are presented below ($ in millions):

Information Provided by Pension Plan Actuary:

  1. Projected benefit obligation as of December 31, 2017 = $1,800.
  2. Prior service cost from plan amendment on January 2, 2018 = $400 (straight-line amortization for 10-year average remaining service period).
  3. Service cost for 2018 = $520.
  4. Service cost for 2019 = $570.
  5. Discount rate used by actuary on projected benefit obligation for 2018 and 2019 = 10%.
  6. Payments to retirees in 2018 = $380.
  7. Payments to retirees in 2019 = $450.
  8. No changes in actuarial assumptions or estimates.
  9. Net gain—AOCI on January 1, 2018 = $230.
  10. Net gains and losses are amortized for 10 years in 2018 and 2019.


Information Provided by Pension Fund Trustee:

  1. Plan asset balance at fair value on January 1, 2018 = $1,600.
  2. 2018 contributions = $540.
  3. 2019 contributions = $590.
  4. Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets = 12%.
  5. 2018 actual return on plan assets = $180.
  6. 2019 actual return on plan assets = $210.


Required:
1. Calculate pension expense for 2018 and 2019.
2. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record pension expense.
3. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record any gains and losses and new prior service cost.
4. Prepare the journal entries for 2018 and 2019 to record the cash contribution to plan assets and benefit payments to retirees.

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