Substantive procedures for research and developmentForums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA AA Exams › Substantive procedures for research and developmentThis topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 7 years ago by Ken Garrett.Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)AuthorPosts February 10, 2018 at 6:13 am #436165 meghaarora1MemberTopics: 10Replies: 7☆Hey Can you please explain the substantive testimg for R&D expenses? February 10, 2018 at 8:05 am #436179 Ken GarrettKeymasterTopics: 10Replies: 10589☆☆☆☆☆The main issue is auditing fhe decision to capitalise/write off.To capitalise:The expenditure must be clearly identified (trace to invoices and ensure the amounts have gone to specific projects)The development must be technically feasible (inspect reports and talk to developers; inspect prototypes; inspect board minutes.).The company must have the financial resources to complete development (inspect budgets and cash flows).The project must result in a revenue stream and profit (inspect budgets, talk to sales people, inspect board minutes etc).AuthorPostsViewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)You must be logged in to reply to this topic.Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In