The following information relates to the intangible assets of University Hero: a. On January 1, 2015, University
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The following information relates to the intangible assets of University Hero:
a. On January 1, 2015, University Hero completed the purchase of Whole Grain Foods for $800,000 in cash. The fair value of the identifiable net assets of Farmers Produce was $625,000.
b. Included in the assets purchased from Whole grain Foods was a patent valued at $75,000. The original legal life of the patent was 20 years. There are still 8 years left on the patent, but Lettuce Express estimates the patent will be useful for only 3 more years.
c. University Hero acquired a franchise on July 1, 2015, by paying an initial franchise fee of $100,000. The contractual life of the franchise is 5 years.
Required:
1. Record amortization expense for the intangible assets at December 31, 2015.
2. Prepare the intangible asset section of the December 31, 2015, balance sheet.
An intangible asset is a resource controlled by an entity without physical substance. Unlike other assets, an intangible asset has no physical existence and you cannot touch it.Types of Intangible Assets and ExamplesSome examples are patented...
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Financial Accounting
ISBN: 978-0078025549
3rd edition
Authors: J. David Spiceland, Wayne Thomas, Don Herrmann