. Please summarize and describe the direct write-off method and the allowance method of recognizing bad debt expense, and please list the reasons why allowance method is preferable in accordance with IFRS.

AR Company is constructing a building. Construction began on January 1 and was completed on December 31. Expenditures were $2,400,000 on March 1, $1,980,000 on June 1, and $3,000,000 on December 31. Arlington Company borrowed $1,200,000 on January 1 on a 5-year, 12% note to help finance construction of the building. In addition, the company had outstanding all year a 10%, 3-year, $2,400,000 note payable and an 11%, 4-year, $4,500,000 note payable.

1. What are the weighted-average accumulated expenditures?

2. What is the weighted-average interest rate used for interest capitalization purposes?

3. What is the avoidable interest for AR Company?

4. What is the actual interest for AR Company?

5. What amount of interest should be charged to expense?

2. Please summarize and describe the direct write-off method and the allowance method of recognizing bad debt expense, and please list the reasons why allowance method is preferable in accordance with IFRS. AR Company is constructing a building. Construction began on January 1 and was completed on December 31. Expenditures were $2,400,000 on March 1, $1,980,000 on June 1, and $3,000,000 on December 31. Arlington Company borrowed $1,200,000 on January 1 on a 5-year, 12% note to help finance construction of the building. In addition, the company had outstanding all year a 10%, 3-year, $2,400,000 note payable and an 11%, 4-year, $4,500,000 note payable. 1. What are the weighted-average accumulated expenditures? 2. What is the weighted-average interest rate used for interest capitalization purposes? 3. What is the avoidable interest for AR Company? 4. What is the actual interest for AR Company? 5. What amount of interest should be charged to expense