(Contract Costs) Rex鈥檚 Reclaimers entered into a contract with Dan鈥檚 Demolition to manage the processing of recycled materials on Dan鈥檚 various demolition projects. Services for the 3-year contract include collecting, sorting, and transporting reclaimed materials to recycling centers or contractors who will reuse them. Rex鈥檚 incurs selling commission costs of \(2,000 to obtain the contract. Before performing the services, Rex鈥檚 also designs and builds receptacles and loading equipment that interfaces with Dan鈥檚 demolition equipment at a cost of \)27,000. These receptacles and equipment are retained by Rex鈥檚 and can be used for other projects. Dan鈥檚 promises to pay a fixed fee of \(12,000 per year, payable every 6 months for the services under the contract. Rex鈥檚 incurs the following costs: design services for the receptacles to interface with Dan鈥檚 equipment \)3,000, loading equipment controllers \(6,000, and special testing and OSHA inspection fees \)2,000 (some of Dan鈥檚 projects are on government property).
Instructions
(a) Determine the costs that should be capitalized as part of Rex鈥檚 Reclaimers revenue arrangement with Dan鈥檚 Demolition.