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Expenditure Object 7380 – Intangible Property - Computer Software - Expensed

 

Object Type: Cash — Other Expenditures
Reference:

Specific definitions for capitalized, controlled and expensed asset classifications are located in the SPA Process Users Guide.

Issue Date:
Revised Date: 2001-09-01

Description


To record payment for computer software. Total cost must be less than $100,000 or have an estimated useful life of one year or less.

Expenditure code 7380 includes, but is NOT limited to:

  • Apps for electronic tablets / iPads
  • Apps for phones
  • Computer Site License
  • Computer Software (purchase - expensed)
  • Computer Software License Fees -- Expensed
  • Electronic Mail Software
  • Kits (software)
  • License Fee (software) -- expensed annually


Notes


If the total dollar amount meets the criteria to expense the purchase, this code may include:

  • Purchased software license
  • License Fees
  • Testing Fees
  • Set-up Fees
  • Delivery Cost

This code includes manuals and training if purchased under a lump sum contract with software.  Separately stated charges for manuals and training should be coded individually (manuals - 7382, training - 7243) even if purchased at the same time as the software.

This code does NOT include:

  • Rental or lease of computer software (7415)
  • Computer programming services (7275)
  • Software maintenance (7262)
  • Intangible Property -- Computer Software/Internally Generated -- Capitalized (7390)
  • Intangible Property -- Computer Software -- Capitalized (7395)

Prior to 9-1-09, unit cost was used to determine capitalization of software. Effective 9-1-09, total or aggregate cost must be used in determining whether the capitalization threshold has been met.



USAS Values


Appropriation Year 26
USAS Title INTANGIBLE-COMPUTER SOFTWARE-EXPENSED
Object Group 10 – Expenditures
USAS Status A
Rev/Exp Category 04 – OTHER EXPENDITURES



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