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ch= borrowing costs

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  • December 30, 2022 at 6:36 pm #675243
    faraz1277
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    question) Ledger Co has borrowed $4.8 million to finance the building of a factory. Construction is expected to take two years.

    The loan was drawn down on 1 January 20X8 and work began on 1 March 20X8. $2 million of the loan was not utilised until 1 July 20X8 ,so Ledger was able to invest it until needed. Ledger Co is paying 8% on the loan and can invest surplus funds at 6%.

    The borrowing costs to be capitalised for the year ended 31 December 20X8 in respect of this project will be ?

    solution) Borrowing costs March – December ($4.8m × 8% × 10 / 12) = 320,000

    Less investment income ($2m × 6% × 4/12) (40,000)

    280,000
    IN THE SOLUTION, WHY HAVE THEY TAKEN 4/12 MONTHS IN CALCULATION OF INVESTMENT INCOME… ???

    January 1, 2023 at 10:32 am #675271
    P2-D2
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    Hi,

    The 4/12 relates to the period from 1 March to 1 July (4 months) where the funds from borrowing were invested and we received the interest income. This is then net off the borrowing costs that are capitalised.

    Thanks

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