Sch 2 para 27 Intangible assets
(1) Where this is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or practice, development costs may be included under assets item 9 in the balance sheet format. (2) If any amount is included in a company's balance sheet in respect of development costs, the note on accounting policies (see paragraph 53 of this Schedule) must include the following information— (a) the period over which the amount of those costs originally capitalised is being or is to be written off, and (b) the reasons for capitalising the development costs in question.