Chapter 08 – Reporting and Interpreting Property, Plant, and Equipment; Natural Resources; and Intangibles
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Req. 1
Patent amortization for one year, $18,600 10 years = $1,860.
Copyright amortization for one year, $24,750 30 years = $825.
Req. 2
Net book value on January 1, 2015:
Net Book Value
Jan. 1, 2015
Req. 3
The net book value of the franchise on January 2, 2015 ($14,400) is greater than the
expected future cash flows ($13,500). The asset is impaired.
Franchise amortization for one year, $19,200 12 years = $1,600.
d.
License amortization for one year, $21,700 7 years = $3,100.
Goodwill is not amortized since it has an indefinite life.