Question

A computer company has $3,000,000 in research and development costs. Before accounting for these costs, the net income of the company is $2,400,000. What is the amount of net income or loss after these R & D costs are accounted for? A : $2,400,000 net income B : $0 C : None of the choices are correct D : $600,000 loss

Answer 1

Answer:

D : $600,000 loss

Explanation:

In the income statement, the total revenues and the total expenses are recorded.  

If the total revenues are more than the total expenditure then the company earns net income

And, If the total revenues are less than the total expenditure then the company have a net loss

This net income or net loss would reflect in the statement of the retained earning account.

So,The net income or net loss would be

= Net income - research and development costs

= $2,400,000 - $3,000,000

= $600,000 loss