REFERENCE: Ref.11_04 a Company Incurs Research and Development Costs of $200,000 in $200,000

question 54

Multiple Choice

REFERENCE: Ref.11_04
A company incurs research and development costs of $200,000 in 2008 and relates $50,000 of these costs to development activities subsequent to a point in time when certain criteria have been met that suggest that an intangible asset has been created.
-As a result of research and development costs,what is the difference in income between reporting using US GAAP and IFRSs in 2008?

• A)US GAAP income is $50,000 higher.
• B)US GAAP income is $50,000 lower.
• C)IFRSs income is $50,000 lower.
• D)IFRSs income is $150,000 lower.
• E)IFRSs income is $150,000 higher.

Recognize rationalizations for unethical behavior and strategies for addressing such rationalizations.

Comprehend the legal frameworks, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, that address ethical misconduct in corporations.

Understand the impact of historical events on gold investment trends.

Gain knowledge about the global production of gold and its effect on the market.

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