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This excerpt taken from the DIS 10-K filed Dec 7, 2005. Capitalized Software Costs
The Company expenses costs incurred in the preliminary project stage of developing or acquiring internal use software, such as research and feasibility studies, as well as costs incurred in the post-implementation/operational stage, such as maintenance and training. Capitalization of software development costs occurs only after the preliminary project stage is complete, management authorizes the project, and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used for the function intended. As of October 1, 2005 and September 30, 2004, capitalized software costs -89-
totaled $483 million and $433 million,
respectively. The capitalized costs are amortized on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the
software, which ranges from 3-10 years.
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