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Capitalizing Software Development Costs

Moving internal coding costs from expenses to assets once technical feasibility is met (IAS 38).

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Capitalized Software (Intangible)Asset (+)25,000.00-
Software Development ExpenseExpense (-)-25,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

For SaaS companies, once a product is 'viable,' the salaries of the developers are no longer expensed—they are treated as an asset and amortized over the product's life.

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