Blue Corporation Incurred the Following Expenses in Connection with the Development

question 111

Multiple Choice

Blue Corporation incurred the following expenses in connection with the development of a new product: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Salaries } & \$ 100,000 \\\text { Utilities } & 18,000 \\\text { Materials } & 25,000 \\\text { Advertising } & 5,000 \\\text { Market survey } & 3,000 \\\text { Depreciation on machine } & 9,000\end{array}$$ Blue expects to begin selling the product next year.If Blue elects to amortize research and experimental expenditures over 60 months, determine the amount of the deduction for research and experimental expenditures for the current year.

• A)$0
• B)$118,000
• C)$143,000
• D)$152,000
• E)$160,000

Apply specific identification method to calculate the cost of ending inventory.

Estimate inventory costs using the retail inventory method.

Understand the impact of shipping terms on ownership and inventory cost.

Apply the concept of lower of cost or net realizable value in valuing inventory.

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