This Example illustrates the recognition guidance in paragraphs
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It is assumed that the design and development costs would be expensed under that guidance absent a reimbursement arrangement. It is also assumed that the supply arrangement is legally enforceable. An entity enters into a long-term arrangement with a supplier in which the entity agrees to pay the supplier $55 per part for the first 200,000 parts produced and $50 for every part thereafter. The arrangement provides that if fewer than 200,000 parts are produced, the supplier will be reimbursed for design and development costs incurred under the arrangement, up to a maximum reimbursement of $1,000,000 reduced by $5 per part for each part produced under the supply arrangement. For example, if 190,000 parts are produced under the supply arrangement, in addition to the $55 per part received for the parts produced, the supplier would be reimbursed for design and development costs incurred under the arrangement, up to a maximum of $50,000 [$1,000,000 - ($5 X 190,000)]. Under this agreement, the amount of reimbursement for design and development costs can be objectively measured and verified. The supplier shall recognize the design and development costs as an asset as costs are incurred, up to a maximum of $1,000,000.