Kreiser Company had three intangible assets at the end of 2004 (end of the accounting year): a.

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Kreiser Company had three intangible assets at the end of 2004 (end of the accounting year):

a. A patent purchased from J. Miller on January 1 . 2004, for a cash cost of $5,640. Miller had registered the patent with the U.S. Patent Office five years ago.

b. An internally developed trademark registered with the federal government for $10,000. Management decided the trademark has an indefinite life.

c. Computer software and web development technology purchased on January 1, 2003 for $60,000.

The technology is expected to have a four-year useful life to the company.

Required: 1. Compute the acquisition cost of each intangible asset. 2. Compute the amortization of each intangible at December 3 1 , 2004. The company does not use contra-accounts. 3. Show how these assets and any related expenses should be reported on the balance sheet and income statement for 2004.

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Financial Accounting

ISBN: 9780070891739

1st Canadian Edition

Authors: Robert Libby

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