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On April 1, a patent with an estimated useful economic life of 12 years was acquired for $1,500,000. In addition, on December 31, it was estimated that goodwill of $6,000,000 was impaired.

a. Record the acquisition of patent.
b. Journalize the adjusting entry on December 31 for the amortization of the patent rights.
c. Journalize the adjusting entry on December 31 for the impaired goodwill.

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Answer:

April 1

Debit : Patent $1,500,000

Credit : Cash $1,500,000

December 31

Debit : Amortization $125,000

Credit : Accumulated Amortization $125,000

December 31

Debit : Impairment loss  $6,000,000

Credit : Accumulated Impairment loss $6,000,000

Explanation:

Both the Amortization and Impairment loss reduce the value of assets. They are therefore expenses accounted in Income Statement.

Amortization : is the loss of value of an asset due to passage of time.

Amortization Expense = (Cost - Residual Amount) ÷ Useful Life

                                     = ( $1,500,000 - $ 0) ÷ 12

                                     = $125,000

Impairment loss : is the excess of the Carrying Amount of an Asset over its Recoverable Amount( Higher of Value in Use and Fair Value less Cost to Sell)

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