CHAPTER 16: Borrowing Cost: Problem 1
CHAPTER 16: Borrowing Cost: Problem 1
CHAPTER 16: Borrowing Cost: Problem 1
Problem 1
Dunkin Donut Company commenced construction of a new plant on February 1, 2018. The cost
of P18,000,000 was paid in full to the contractor on February 1, 2015 and was funded from
existing general borrowings. The construction was completed on September 30, 2015.
The borrowings during 2018 comprised the following:
Bank A – 6% 8,000,000
Bank B – 6.6% 10,000,000
Bank C – 7% 30,000,000
What is the amount of borrowing cost that should be capitalized in relation to the plant?
a. 1,215,000
b. 810,000
c. 911,250
d. 0
Problem 2
On January 1, 2018, JCO Company took out a loan of P24,000,000 in order to finance
specifically the renovation of a building. The renovation work started on the same date. The loan
carried annual interest at 10%. Work on the building is substantially complete on October 31,
2018. The loan was repaid on December 31, 2018 and P200,000 investment income was
earned in the period to October 31 on the proceeds of the loan not yet used for the renovation.
What is the amount of borrowing cost to be included in the cost of the building?
a. 2,400,000
b. 2,200,000
c. 2,000,000
d. 1,800,000
Problem 3
At the beginning of 2018, Krispy Kreme Company obtained a loan of P4,000,000 at an interest
rate of 10%, specifically to finance the construction of a new building. The building was
completed at the current year-end.
Availments from the loan were made quarterly in equal amounts. Total borrowing cost incurred
amounted P250,000 for the current year. Prior to their disbursement, the proceeds of the
borrowing were temporarily invested and earned interest income of P40,000.
How much should be capitalized as borrowing cost?
a. 210,000
b. 290,000
c. 400,000
d. 440,000