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Caitlin Riordan
on Oct 28, 2024
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At the date of purchase, materials, equipment, facilities, and intangibles purchased from others that have no alternative future uses in research and development or other activities should be
A) capitalized
B) charged directly to retained earnings
C) included in R&D expense immediately
D) charged as a loss from continuing operations
Alternative Future Uses
Potential different applications or functions which an asset can serve in the future.
Research and Development
Activities undertaken by a business or government in order to innovate and introduce new products, processes, or services, or to improve upon existing ones.
- Familiarize yourself with how GAAP dictates the accounting of research and development costs.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with how GAAP dictates the accounting of research and development costs.
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