Accounting · Intangible Assets (IAS 38)
Phoenix Co. incurred the following costs related to a new product development project during the year ended 31 December 20X6: - Initial research costs (January - March): $80,000 (no certainty of success). - Development costs - Phase A (April - June): $120,000. This phase achieved technical feasibility and commercial viability was considered probable. - Development costs - Phase B (July - September): $90,000. Further refinement and testing of the product. - Marketing and advertising costs for product launch (October - December): $50,000. - Training staff to operate the new production machinery (November): $10,000. The new product is expected to be launched and commence commercial production on 1 February 20X7. What is the total amount that should be expensed to the statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 20X6, in accordance with IAS 38 'Intangible Assets'?
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