ABC spends $50,000 this year in research and development for a new drug to cure liver damage. By the end of the year, management feels confident that the new drug will gain FDA approval and lead to higher future sales. What impact will the $50,000 spending have on this year's financial statements

Stosch company's balance sheet reported assets of $112,000, liabilities of $29,000 and common stock of $26,000 as of december 31, year 1. if retained earnings on the balance sheet as of december 31, year 2, amount to $74,000 and stosch paid a $28,000 dividend during year 2, then the amount of net income for year 2 was which of the following? a)$23,000 b) $35,000 c) $12,000 d)$42,000