Pharma plc, engaged in the production of pharmaceutical drugs, has been contracted by the World Health Organisation

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Pharma plc, engaged in the production of pharmaceutical drugs, has been contracted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to search for an immediate remedy for the common cold. Under this contract WHO will reimburse Pharma the full cost incurred by them on research as well as development of the drug, irrespective of its success. During the year ended 30 June 2012, Pharma has incurred £348,000 on this effort with very limited success.


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Explain how this cost should be treated when Pharma plc prepares its financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2012.

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Financial Accounting An Introduction

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Authors: Mr Barry Elliott, Mr Augustine Benedict

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