Computing and recording the amortization of intangibles
Nevada’s Manufacturing paid cash to purchase the assets of an existing company. Among the assets purchased were the following items.
|
Patent with 5 remaining years of legal life |
$32,000 |
|
Goodwill |
36,000 |
Nevada’s financial condition just prior to the purchase of these assets is shown in the following statements model:
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Assets |
= |
Liab. |
+ |
Equity |
Rev. |
Exp. |
= |
Net Inc. |
Cash Flow |
|||||
|
Cash |
+ |
Patent |
+ |
Goodwill |
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|
94,000 |
+ |
NA |
+ |
NA |
= |
NA |
+ |
94,000 |
NA |
NA |
= |
NA |
NA |
Required
a. Compute the annual amortization expense for these items if applicable.
b. Record the purchase of the intangible assets and the related amortization expense for year 1 in a horizontal statements model like the preceding one.