Loeb Corp. frequently borrows from the bank in order to maintain sufficient operating cash. The following...

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Loeb Corp. frequently borrows from the bank in order to maintain sufficient operating cash. The following loans were at a 12% interest rate, with interest payable at maturity. Loeb repaid each loan on its scheduled maturity date. Date of Loan Amount 11/1/Year $ 5,000 Loan A 2 Loan B 2/1/Year 3 Loan C 5/1/Year 3 15,000 8,000 Maturity Date 10/31/Year 3 7/31/Year 3 1/31/Year 4 Term of Loan 1 year 6 months 9 months. Loeb records interest expense when the loans are repaid. As a result, interest expense of $1,500 was recorded in Year 3. If no correction is made, by what amount would Year 3 interest expense be understated? Loeb Corp. frequently borrows from the bank in order to maintain sufficient operating cash. The following loans were at a 12% interest rate, with interest payable at maturity. Loeb repaid each loan on its scheduled maturity date. Date of Loan Amount 11/1/Year $ 5,000 Loan A 2 Loan B 2/1/Year 3 Loan C 5/1/Year 3 15,000 8,000 Maturity Date 10/31/Year 3 7/31/Year 3 1/31/Year 4 Term of Loan 1 year 6 months 9 months. Loeb records interest expense when the loans are repaid. As a result, interest expense of $1,500 was recorded in Year 3. If no correction is made, by what amount would Year 3 interest expense be understated?

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