Accounting for Innovation — R&D Costs Explained
From Accounting Matters by Embark
June 11, 2025 · 33 min · Episode 83
About this episode
The episode explores the intricacies of accounting for R&D costs, including U.S. GAAP treatment and challenges in the life sciences sector.
Join hosts Nicole Harger and Adam Olsen as they explore the intricacies of accounting for R&D costs. This episode covers the current U.S. GAAP treatment, challenges in the life sciences sector, and differences with IFRS. Discover potential changes from FASB and gain insights into how these accounting principles impact financial statements across industries. Perfect for professionals navigating the evolving landscape of R&D accounting.
People in this episode
Hosts: Nicole Harger, Adam Olsen
Topics covered
- R&D costs
- U.S. GAAP
- IFRS
- financial statements
- life sciences
- accounting principles
Keywords
- R&D accounting
- U.S. GAAP
- IFRS
- financial statements
- FASB
- life sciences
- accounting principles
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FASB, U.S. GAAP, IFRS, life sciences sector
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