How to Record Cannabis R&D Testing Costs
Accounts for internal research and development lab testing that is not required by state compliance mandates.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&D Expense - Lab Testing | Expense | 450.00 | - |
| Accounts Payable | Liability | - | 450.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
R&D testing is generally considered a non-inventoriable expense under Section 280E as it is not an ordinary/necessary cost of production or COGS.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Assign a specific GL code for R&D to separate from COGS-related compliance testing.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Incorrectly capitalizing non-mandatory testing into inventory costs.
📄 Required Documentation
Lab invoice clearly marked as R&D or internal sample.
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