Blue Corporation is a manufacturing company which has decided to introduce a new line of merchandise on January 25, 2019. The company has experienced significant revenue and earnings growth in recent years and anticipates future growth to decline slightly, yet remain consistent with the strong industry average (10-15% annual revenue growth). Blue has incurred certain patent costs and considerable attorney fees, in addition to survey costs, management studies, salaries, insurance, and quality inspections. Given the three alternative methods for handling research and experimental expenditures, which method(s) would be most appropriate for Blue Corporation? Explain Why? How should Blue Corporations manufacturing expenditures be reported?