Explain depreciation as a process of cost allocation. Why do we do it?

Wildhorse Co. purchases a patent for $333,000 on January 2, 2020. Its estimated useful life is 10 years. Prepare the journal entry to record amortization expense for the first year. (Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually. If no entry is required. select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts.) Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit eTextbook and Media List of Accounts Show how this patent is reported on the balance sheet at the end of the first year. Wildhorse Co. Balance Sheet (Partial)