Question

Axcel Software began a new development project in 2020. The project reached technological feasibility on June 30, 2021, and was available for release to customers at the beginning of 2022. Development costs incurred prior to June 30, 2021, were $3,370,000, and costs incurred from June 30 to the product release date were $1,570,000. The 2022 revenues from the sale of the new software were $3,102,000, and the company anticipates additional revenues of $7,238,000. The economic life of the software is estimated at four years.
Amortization of the software development costs for the year 2022 would be $_____.

Answer 1

Answer:

$471,000.

Explanation:

Using percentage of revenue method calculating amortization rate:

$3,102,000 / ( $3,102,000 + $7,238,000 ) = 30%

The amortization of development cost of Axcel software will be the cost after 30 June 2021 when project reached technological feasibility till product release date which is $1,570,000.

Amortization of software development costs for year 2022 :

$1,570,000 * 30% = $471,000.