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On January 1, 2021, the company obtained a $3 million loan witha 11% interest rate. The building was completed on September 30,2022. Expenditures on the project were as follows:January 1, 2021$1,200,000March 1, 2021660,000June 30, 2021520,000October 1, 2021620,000January 31, 2022360,000April 30, 2022675,000August 31, 20221,080,000On January 1, 2021, the company obtained a $3 million constructionloan with a 11% interest rate. Assume the $3 million loan is notspecifically tied to construction of the building. The loan wasoutstanding all of 2021 and 2022. The company’s otherinterest-bearing debt included two long-term notes of $4,200,000and $6,200,000 with interest rates of 6% and 8%, respectively. Bothnotes were outstanding during all of 2021 and 2022. Interest ispaid annually on all debt. The company’s fiscal year-end isDecember 31.Required:1. Calculate the amount of interest that Masonshould capitalize in 2021 and 2022 using the weighted-averagemethod.2. What is the total cost of the building?3. Calculate the amount of interest expense thatwill appear in the 2021 and 2022 income statements.