What amount will be included in intangible assets


During 2007, Company A (the Company) began researching and developing a new product. On June 30, 2008, the Company acquired Pills.com, Inc. Additionally, the Company determined the new product and products being developed by Pills.com, Inc. were technologically feasible and developed a business plan, including identifying a ready market for the product and finding a commitment of resources to produce the product for market. The company has tracked costs as follows:
Cost Amount
Research costs (January - June 2008) $13,000
Development costs (July - December 2008) $8,000
Training costs $1,500
Legal fees for product patent $2,000
Preproduction costs $12,000
Marketing launch costs $7,500

What amount will be included in intangible assets on the company's December 31, 2008 financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS? What amount will be reported as intangible assets using US GAAP?

 

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