(Accounting for R&D Costs) Martinez Company incurred the following costs during 2012 in connection with its research and development activities.

Cost of equipment acquired that will have alternative uses in future R&D projects over the next 5 years

$330,000

Materials consumed in R&D projects

59,000

Consulting fees paid to outsiders for R&D projects

100,000

Personnel costs of persons involved in R&D projects

128,000

Indirect costs reasonably allocable to R&D projects

50,000

Materials purchased for future R&D projects

34,000

Instructions

Compute the amount to be reported as research and development expense by Martinez on its income statement for 2012. Assume equipment is purchased at the beginning of the year.