Which of the Following Costs Would Not Be Capitalized

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following costs would not be capitalized?

• A) Acquisition cost of equipment to be used on current and future research projects.
• B) Engineering costs incurred to advance the project to the full production stage.
• C) Cost incurred to file for patent.
• D) Cost of testing prototype before economic feasibility has been demonstration.

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