On January 2, 2011, the Highlands Company began construction on a new manufacturing facility for its own

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On January 2, 2011, the Highlands Company began construction on a new manufacturing facility for its own use. The building was completed in 2012. The company borrowed $1,500,000 at 8% on January 1 to help finance the construction. In addition to the construction loan, Highlands had the following debt outstanding throughout 2011:
$5,000,000, 12% bonds
$3,000,000, 8% long-term note

Construction expenditures incurred during 2011 were as follows:
January 1 ........ $ 600,000
March 31 ........ 1,200,000
June 30 ........ 800,000
September 30 ....... 600,000
December 31 ...... 400,000

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Calculate the amount of interest capitalized for 2011 using the specific interest method.

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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-0077400163

6th edition

Authors: J. David Spiceland, James Sepe, Mark Nelson

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