Preferred Equity - Current vs Accrued

Can someone explain this Pref Equity structure, say you're getting 16% return and its 8% current and 8% accrual. I understand 8% is paid current, ie. monthly, but how does the accrual portion work? Can you please provide an example? Thank you.

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In 99% of cases the above wouldn't be correct (some companies/people/regions might do calcs on what is called a 'fee simple' basis which will look like your workings) - See below for industry standard;

Year 1: $5,000 ($100,000 balance)

Year 2: $5,250 ($105,000 balance)

Year 3: $5,512.50 ($110,250 balance)

End Year 3 (Accrual): $15,762.50

Total Return ($): $31,525

You pay a 5% coupon on your current balance but your balance is also increasing by 5% pa.

 

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