Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Accounting for Research

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the accounting for research and development costs under international accounting standards?

• A) All research and development costs of any type are expensed.
• B) All ordinary research and development costs are expensed,but development costs related to computer software are capitalized.
• C) All ordinary research and development costs are expensed,but both research and development costs related to computer software are capitalized.
• D) All development costs of any nature are capitalized.

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