Keshan Company, organized in 2007, has these transactions related to intangible assets in that year: Jan. 2

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Keshan Company, organized in 2007, has these transactions related to intangible assets in that year:

Jan. 2 Purchased a patent (5-year life) $330,000.

Apr. 1 Goodwill purchased (indefinite life) $360,000.

July 1 Acquired a 9-year franchise; expiration date July 1, 2016, $450,000.

Sept. 1 Research and development costs $185,000.

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(a) Prepare the necessary entries to record these intangibles. All costs incurred were for cash.

(b) Make the entries as of December 31, 2007, recording any necessary amortization.

(c) Indicate what the balances should be on December 31, 2007.

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Financial Accounting Tools For Business Decision Making

ISBN: 9780471730514

4th Edition

Authors: Paul D. Kimmel, Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso

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