can implementation fees be capitalized
With the traditional perpetual license purchase of software, the rules are easier to apply. Clearly, the cost of the license can be capitalized and amortized over a useful life period (five years typically). Some of the implementation costs, which are usually billed by the vendor or third-party can be capitalized. Software development is the key term that would include creating the chart of accounts and customizing components of the software to function effectively for the organization and testing.