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R&D Expense

Research and development spending. Under US GAAP, expensed immediately as incurred (ASC 730). Under IFRS, development-phase costs meeting specific criteria may be capitalised. Absent for filers with no R&D activity (e.g. Coca-Cola, Moody's).

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