Axcel Software began a new development project in 2017. The project reached technological feasibility on June 30, 2018, and was available for release to customers at the beginning of 2019. Development costs incurred prior to June 30, 2018, were $4,100,000 and costs incurred from June 30 to the product release date were $2,250,000. The 2019 revenues from the sale of the new software were $4,500,000, and the company anticipates additional revenues of $6,000,000. The economic life of the software is estimated at four years. Amortization of the software development costs for the year 2019 would be: (Round interim calculations to two decimal places (e.g., .422525 as 42.25%)) Multiple Choice $0. $562,500. $1,587,500. $964,350.
Axcel Software began a new development project in 2017. The project reached technological feasibility on June 30, 2018, and was available for release to customers at the beginning of 2019. Development costs incurred prior to June 30, 2018, were $4,100,000 and costs incurred from June 30 to the product release date were $2,250,000. The 2019 revenues from the sale of the new software were $4,500,000, and the company anticipates additional revenues of $6,000,000. The economic life of the software is estimated at four years. Amortization of the software development costs for the year 2019 would be: (Round interim calculations to two decimal places (e.g., .422525 as 42.25%)) Multiple Choice $0. $562,500. $1,587,500. $964,350.
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a. an increase in revenue
b. an increase in liabilities
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9. On January 1, 2018, Kendall Inc. began construction of an automated cattle feeder system. The system was finished and ready for use on September 30, 2019. Expenditures on the project were as follows:
| January 1, 2018 | $ | 200,000 | |
| September 1, 2018 | $ | 300,000 | |
| December 31, 2018 | $ | 300,000 | |
| March 31, 2019 | $ | 300,000 | |
| September 30, 2019 | $ | 200,000 | |
Kendall borrowed $750,000 on a construction loan at 12% interest on January 1, 2018. This loan was outstanding throughout the construction period. The company had $4,500,000 in 9% bonds payable outstanding in 2018 and 2019.
Average accumulated expenditures for 2018 was:
a. $300,000
b. $350,000
c. $500,000
d. $400,000
10. On January 1, 2018, Dreamworld Co. began construction of a new warehouse. The building was finished and ready for use on September 30, 2019. Expenditures on the project were as follows:
| January 1, 2018 | $ | 323,000 | |
| September 1, 2018 | $ | 483,000 | |
| December 31, 2018 | $ | 483,000 | |
| March 31, 2019 | $ | 483,000 | |
| September 30, 2019 | $ | 323,000 | |
Dreamworld had $6,100,000 in 15% bonds outstanding through both years.
Dreamworld's capitalized interest in 2018 was:
a. $84,712
b. $48,450
c. $72,600
d. $96,900
11. Software development costs are capitalized if they are incurred:
a. Prior to the point at which technological feasibility has been established.
b. after commercial production has begun
c.After technological feasibility has been established but prior to the product availability date.
d. none of these answers
12.Cebrex Software began a new development project in 2017. The project reached technological feasibility on June 30, 2018, and was available for release to customers at the beginning of 2019. Development costs incurred prior to June 30, 2018, were $3,200,000 and costs incurred from June 30 to the product release date were $1,400,000. The economic life of the software is estimated at four years. For what amount will software be capitalized in 2018?
a. $0
b. $5,600,000
c. $1,400,000
d. $3,200,000
