Asked by Ashley Friend on Jun 22, 2024

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Which of the following expenditures cannot be included in R&D costs?

A) indirect costs
B) intangibles purchased from others
C) personnel costs
D) contract services performed for others

R&D Costs

Expenses associated with the research and development of a company's goods or services, which may include labor, materials, and overhead related to the creation and improvement of products or services.

Indirect Costs

Costs that are not directly traceable to a specific project, product, or activity, typically including overheads like administration and utilities.

  • Understand the guidelines for financial reporting of research and development expenses under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
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Haapppyy BAAABBBSSSYYYJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Contract services performed for others cannot be included in R&D costs because R&D costs are typically related to the development of new products or services for the company's own use or sale, not services performed for others.