During 2015, PJM Bhd incurred further development expenditure of RM3 million on the new process which meets the recognition criteria for capitalization of an intangible asset. Required (a) In the light of MFRS138 Intangible Asset, briefly explain how each of the above transaction should be accounted for in the financial statements of PJM Bhd for the year ended 31 December 2017.

During 2015, PJM Bhd incurred further development expenditure of RM3 million on the new process which meets the recognition criteria for capitalization of an intangible asset. Required (a) In the light of MFRS138 Intangible Asset, briefly explain how each of the above transaction should be accounted for in the financial statements of PJM Bhd for the year ended 31 December 2017.

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