On July 1, 2023, EcoBuild Inc. contracted EcoConstructors to build a new sustainable office complex for $3,000,000.
Question:
On July 1, 2023, EcoBuild Inc. contracted EcoConstructors to build a new sustainable office complex for $3,000,000. EcoBuild made payments for the construction as follows: September 1, $500,000, November 1, $800,000, and December 31, $1,200,000. The construction was completed, and the office complex was ready for occupation on December 31, 2023. EcoBuild had the following outstanding debt as of December 31, 2023:
i) A 10% three-year note to finance construction of the office complex, dated December 31, 2022, with interest payable annually on December 31. Principal amount: $1,500,000.
ii) A 8% six-year note payable, dated December 31, 2020, with interest payable annually on December 31. Principal amount: $900,000.
iii) 12% ten-year bonds issued on December 31, 2019, with interest payable annually on December 31. Principal amount: $600,000.Required:
i) Determine the amount of interest to be capitalized in 2023 in relation to the construction of the office complex.
ii) Prepare journal entries for EcoBuild Inc. during 2023.