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Technical Memo: Software Development Costs

Determines the 'Capitalization Start Date' for internal-use software.

Draft a technical memo regarding the capitalization of software development costs under ASC 350-40. Based on the project timeline ({timeline}), identify the transition point from the 'Preliminary Project Stage' to the 'Application Development Stage.' List the specific costs ({costs}) that should be capitalized vs. expensed.

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