The city borrowed money to build a public market and transport terminal. The interest on that loan was recorded as an expense instead of being added to the cost of the buildings. This makes the buildings look cheaper than they really are and inflates expenses, which is not the correct accounting treatment.

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"Borrowing costs/interest payments on above loan were charged to expense and not capitalized."

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