(Observing the effects of accounting choices on the cash flow statement, LO 4, 8) Barkway Inc. (Barkway)...

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(Observing the effects of accounting choices on the cash flow statement, LO 4, 8)

Barkway Inc. (Barkway) is in the process of finalizing its cash flow statement for 2006.

The statement has been completely prepared except for the new product development costs that the controller has not decided how to account for. Preliminary net income, before accounting for the development costs, is $97,000. The product development costs for the year are $82,000. Based on the controller’s interpretation of the CICA Handbook, an argument could be made for either capitalizing the costs or expensing them. Barkway’s preliminary cash flow statement is shown below:

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a. Complete the cash flow statement (shaded boxes) assuming that:
i. the new product development costs are capitalized and amortized, and ii, the new product development costs are expensed when incutred.
Assume that if the product development costs are capitalized, it is not necessary to amortize any of the costs in 2006.

b. Compare the two cash flow statements. How is your evaluation of Barkway influenced by the two statements?

c. How are the balance sheet and the income statement affected by the accounting treatment for the new product development costs?

d. If Barkway’s management received their bonuses based on net income, which treatment for the product development costs do you think they would prefer?
Explain.

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