In 2011, Space Technology Company modified its model Z2 satellite to incorporate a new communication device. The company made the following expenditures:

The equipment will be used on this and other research projects. Depreciation on the equipment for 2011 is $10,000.

During your year-end review of the accounts related to intangibles, you discover that the company has capitalized all of the above as costs of the patent. Management contends that the device simply represents an improvement of the existing communication system of the satellite and, therefore, should be capitalized.

Required:
Prepare correcting entries that reflect the appropriate treatment of theexpenditures.

Basic research to develop the technology Ei ngneering design work Development of a prototype device Acquisition of equipment Testing and modification of the prototype Legal and other fees for patent application on the new communication sysm 40,000 Legal fees for successful defense of the new patent Tota .20,00,000 6,80,000 3,00,000 60,000 2,00,000 20,000 33,00,000