12 February 2010
According to AS-26(Intangible Assets), it is given that :
Research portion should be treated as Indirect Expenses in P&L account.
However, Development portion should be capitalize in value of that asset for which development process is carrying on.
Therefore, if research portion is debiting in P&L so it should be revenue expenditure, whereas, if Development portion is capitalizing then depreciation to be claim on this.