On December 31, year 3, Byte Co. had capitalized software costs of $600,000 with an economic life of four years. Sales for year 4 were 10% of expected total sales of the software. At December 31, year 4, the software had a net realizable value of $480,000. In its December 31, year 4 balance sheet, what amount should Byte report as net capitalized cost of computer software?
a. $432,000
b. $450,000
c. $480,000
d. $540,000

net capitalized cost is = $450000

so correct option is b. $450,000

Explanation:

given data

capitalized software costs = $600,000

expected total sales = 10%

sale = 4 year

net realizable value = $480,000

solution

we find out net capitalized cost of computer software that is  

net capitalized cost of computer software is =  Year 1 balance - Year 2 amortization ........................1

here we get first Year 2 amortization that is

Year 2 amortization is = capitalized software costs ÷ total projected sale ..............2

put here value

Year 2 amortization =  

Year 2 amortization is = $150,000

so here we get net capitalized cost

net capitalized cost is = $600,000 - $150,000

net capitalized cost is = $450000

so correct option is b. $450,000

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