when is the proper period for writing off obsolete software?  Would
like to write it off end of year, new system won't be implemented
until March of the following year.  Is there proper justification for
wirting off the net book value in December?

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Clarification of Question by smw123-ga on 30 Mar 2004 11:24 PST

The "old" system will remain in use until the new one is fully implemented.

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Request for Question Clarification by denco-ga on 30 Mar 2004 15:48 PST

Howdy smw123-ga,

Is it "off the shelf" software, when was the software placed into service,
and have you amortized any of the cost of the software to date?  Thanks!

Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers Researcher

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Clarification of Question by smw123-ga on 30 Mar 2004 19:38 PST

It's an upgrade of MAS 200 to MAS 500. I'm sure there's a bit of
customization done to it. Not sure of the service date of the original
system, probably close to 3 years old. Yes some of the cost has been
amortized, current NBV = $89K.

Not sure if it makes a diff., but software is usually "licensed' not "bought".