Jennifer Cosmetics wants to construct a new building. It has three building options, as follows: a. Hire
Question:
Jennifer Cosmetics wants to construct a new building. It has three building options, as follows:
a. Hire a contractor to do all the work. Jennifer has a bid of $850,000 from a reputable contractor to complete the project.
b. Construct the building itself by taking out a construction loan of $800,000. Using this alternative, Jennifer believes materials and labor will cost $800,000, and interest on the construction loan will be calculated as follows: $200,000 @ 12% for 9 months $300,000 @ 12% for 6 months $200,000 @ 12% for 3 months $100,000 @ 12% for 1 month 1. What will be the recorded cost of the building under each alternative? 2. Assuming the building is depreciated over a 20-year period using straight-line depreciation with no salvage value, how much is the annual depreciation expense under each alternative?
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Financial Accounting
ISBN: 9780324066708
8th Edition
Authors: W. Steven Albrecht, James D. Stice, Earl Kay Stice, K. Fred Skousen, Albrecht S.E.