Let us analyse all the costs provided in the question one by one
CONCLUSION :
Hence, the cost committed under the agreement with Accurite and the amount invested on customizing own computers for successful implementation of software should be capitalized in the books of accounts. The initial amount that is to be capitalized as Software Development Costs is $80,000.
Brief Exercise 10-19 (Algo) Software development costs; cloud computing arrangements [LO10-8] Garrett Corporation began operations in...
Garrett Corporation began operations in 2021. To maintain its accounting records, Garrett entered into a two-year agreement with Accurite Company. The agreement specifies that Garrett will pay $60,000 to Accurite immediately, and in return, Accurite will make its accounting software accessible via the Internet to Garrett and maintain all infrastructure necessary to run the software and store records. At any time, Garrett Corporation can freely remove its records and run the software on its own hardware or that of another...
Exercise 10-32 (Algo) Software development costs [LO10-8] On September 30, 2021. Athens Software began developing a software program to shield personal computers from malware and spyware. Technological feasibility was established on February 28, 2022, and the program was available for release on April 30, 2022. Development costs were incurred as follows: September 30 through December 31, 2021 January 1 through February 28, 2022 March 1 through April 30, 2022 $2,310,000 910,000 510,000 Athens expects a useful life of five years...
Exerclse 10-32 (Algo) Software development costs [LO10-8] On September 30, 2021, Athens Software began developing a software program to shield personal computers from malware and spyware. Technological feasibility was established on February 28, 2022, and the program was available for release on April 30, 2022 Development costs were incurred as follows: $2,310,000 910,000 510,000 September 30 through Deccember 31, 2021 January 1 through February 28, 2022. March 1 through April 30, 2022 Athens expects a useful life of five years...
Exercise 10-32 Software development costs [LO10-8) On September 30, 2018, Athens Software began developing a software program to shield personal computers from malware and spyware. Technological feasibility was established on February 28, 2019, and the program was available for release on April 30, 2019. Development costs were incurred as follows: September 30 through December 31, 2018 January 1 through February 28, 2019 March 1 through April 30, 2019 $2,370,000 970,000 570,000 Athens expects a useful life of four years for...
Exercise 10-26 Research and development [LO10-8] In 2013, Space Technology Company modified its model Z2 satellite to incorporate a new communication device. The company made the following expenditures: Basic research to develop the technology $ 2,000,000 Engineering design work 680,000 Development of a prototype device 300,000 Acquisition of equipment 60,000 Testing and modification of the prototype 200,000 Legal and other fees for patent application on the new communication system 40,000 Legal fees for successful defense of the new patent 20,000...
Exercise 10-26 (Algo) Research and development (LO10-8] In 2021. Space Technology Company modified its model Z2 satellite to incorporate a new communication device. The company made the following expenditures: Basic research to develop the technology Engineering design work Development of a prototype device Acquisition of equipment Testing and modification of the prototype Legal and other fees for patent application on the new communication system Legal fees for successful defense of the new patent Total $2,200,000 720,000 340,000 64,000 240,000 44,000...