GAAP Requires That Research and Development Costs Must Be

question 101

Multiple Choice

GAAP requires that research and development costs must be

• A) capitalized.
• B) expensed as incurred.
• C) accumulated until the existence of future benefits is determined.
• D) expensed in part and capitalized in part.

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Definitions:

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