Question

In 2020, Sunland Corporation incurred research and development costs as follows: Materials and equipment $116000 Personnel 136000 Indirect costs 176000 $428000 These costs relate to a product that will be marketed in 2021. It is estimated that these costs will be recouped by December 31, 2023. The equipment has no alternative future use. What is the amount of research and development costs that should be expensed in 2020

Answer 1

$428,000

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount of research and development costs that should be expensed in 2020 is as calculated below

The amount of research and development costs = Materials and equipment cost + Personnel cost + Indirect costs

The amount of research and development costs = $116,000 + $136,000 + $176,000

The amount of research and development costs = $428,000