Property and Equipment and Intangibles
Computers and intangibles are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, ranging from three to seven years. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense when incurred. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments, which extend the useful lives of existing computers and intangibles, are capitalized and depreciated or amortized. Upon retirement or disposition of computers and intangibles, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the statements of operations.