Exercise 10–21 (concluded)
4. The elements of costs to be included as R&D activities:
FASB ASC 730–10–25–2: “Research & Development–Overall–Recognition.”
Elements of costs shall be identified with research and development activities as
follows: a. Materials, equipment, and facilities. The costs of materials (whether from
the entity’s normal inventory or acquired specially for research and development
activities) and equipment or facilities that are acquired or constructed for research and
b. Personnel. Salaries, wages, and other related costs of personnel engaged in
c. Intangible assets purchased from others. The costs of intangible assets that are
purchased from others for use in research and development activities and that have
alternative future uses (in research and development projects or otherwise) shall be
accounted for in accordance with Topic 350. The amortization of those intangible
d. Contract services. The costs of services performed by others in connection with the
e. Indirect costs. Research and development costs shall include a reasonable