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- June 25, 2021 at 3:59 pm #626307
Hello Sir,
In Kaplan attempt to answer the following question of capitalised cost of borrowing in the this way
Weighted average capitalisation rate =
(9% × 15 / 39) + (11% × 24 / 39) = 3.5% + 6.8% = 10.3%
$
Borrowing costs =
$6m × 10.3% × 9/12 463,500
+ $2m × 10.3% × 5/12 85,833
= 549,333But according to the lectures seems to be more logical was as in this way
15 X 9% = $1.35
24 x 11%= $ 2.64
total = $ 3.99then ($3.99 / 39)x100 = 10.23%
$6mx10.23%x9/12 = $ 460350
$2mx10.23%x5/12 = $ 85250total interest = $ 545600
So by this way we will have slight difference than the kaplan way because of the difference in
the weighted average capitalisation ratewhich way we have to use?
Thanks,
Carriageways Co had the following bank loans outstanding during the whole of 20X8 which form the
company’s general borrowings for the year:
$m
9% loan repayable 20X9 15
11% loan repayable 20Y2 24
Carriageways Co began construction of a qualifying asset on 1 April 20X8 and withdrew funds of $6 million
on that date to fund construction. On 1 August 20X8 an additional $2 million was withdrawn for the same
purpose.
Calculate the borrowing costs which can be capitalised in respect of this project for the year ended
31 December 20X8.
A $549,333
B $411,999
C $750,000
D $350,000June 30, 2021 at 7:45 pm #626735Hi,
If you look at their calculations then they have rounded the figures to 3.5% (3.46153846%) and 6.8% (6.76923077%), hence the differences. Add the numbers in brackets together and you will get your 10.23%.
Thanks
July 1, 2021 at 11:14 am #626788Thanks.
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