The Zong company was expanding as a result they engaged in the following activities beginning in 2016.

a.

Paid $30,000 to the Major League Ballpark to have the Family name displayed on the billboard for three years.

b.

Purchased a franchise for $20,000 to operate trolley services around the city for tourists. The trolley service is expected to be decommissioned in 4 years due to the maintenance costs, there is hope that it will remain in service.

c.

Purchased a patent for $45,000 the patent was originally filed in 2011.

d.

The owner of the patent was a well-known inventor and author who sold Family the rights to his novel in exchange for 5,000 shares of stock. The stock has a $5 par value and is currently selling for $25 per share. The novel is expected to sell 1,000,000 copies in the next 2 years.

Required:

Prepare the journal entries to record the amortization of the intangible assets for 2016. Amortize over their legal life unless otherwise noted.