1. Pharoah purchased a patent from Vania Co. for $2,700,000 on January 1, 2018. The patent is being amortized over its remaining legal life of 10 years, expiring on January 1, 2028. During 2020, Pharoah determined that the economic benefits of the patent would not last longer than 7 years from the date of acquisition. What amount should be reported in the balance sheet for the patent, net of accumulated amortization, at December 31, 2020? The amount to be reported $
1. Pharoah purchased a patent from Vania Co. for $2,700,000 on January 1, 2018. The patent is being amortized over its remaining legal life of 10 years, expiring on January 1, 2028. During 2020, Pharoah determined that the economic benefits of the patent would not last longer than 7 years from the date of acquisition. What amount should be reported in the balance sheet for the patent, net of accumulated amortization, at December 31, 2020? The amount to be reported $
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![1. Pharoah purchased a patent from Vania Co. for $2,700,000 on January 1, 2018. The patent is being amortized over its remaining
legal life of 10 years, expiring on January 1, 2028. During 2020, Pharoah determined that the economic benefits of the patent would
not last longer than 7 years from the date of acquisition. What amount should be reported in the balance sheet for the patent, net of
accumulated amortization, at December 31, 2020?
The amount to be reported
2$
2. Pharoah bought a franchise from Alexander Co. on January 1, 2019, for $979,000. The carrying amount of the franchise on
Alexander's books on January 1, 2019, was $635,000. The franchise agreement had an estimated useful life of 20 years. Because
Pharoah must enter a competitive bidding at the end of 2028, it is unlikely that the franchise will be retained beyond 2028. What
amount should be amortized for the year ended December 31, 2020?
The amount to be amortized
3. On January 1, 2020, Pharoah incurred organization costs of $455,000. What amount of organization expense should be reported
in 2020?
The amount to be reported
2$
4. Pharoah purchased the license for distribution of a popular consumer product on January 1, 2020, for $363,000. It is expected
that this product will generate cash flows for an indefinite period of time. The license has an initial term of 5 years but by paying a
nominal fee, Pharoah can renew the license indefinitely for successive 5-year terms. What amount should be amortized for the year
ended December 31, 2020?
The amount to be amortized
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Transcribed Image Text:1. Pharoah purchased a patent from Vania Co. for $2,700,000 on January 1, 2018. The patent is being amortized over its remaining
legal life of 10 years, expiring on January 1, 2028. During 2020, Pharoah determined that the economic benefits of the patent would
not last longer than 7 years from the date of acquisition. What amount should be reported in the balance sheet for the patent, net of
accumulated amortization, at December 31, 2020?
The amount to be reported
2$
2. Pharoah bought a franchise from Alexander Co. on January 1, 2019, for $979,000. The carrying amount of the franchise on
Alexander's books on January 1, 2019, was $635,000. The franchise agreement had an estimated useful life of 20 years. Because
Pharoah must enter a competitive bidding at the end of 2028, it is unlikely that the franchise will be retained beyond 2028. What
amount should be amortized for the year ended December 31, 2020?
The amount to be amortized
3. On January 1, 2020, Pharoah incurred organization costs of $455,000. What amount of organization expense should be reported
in 2020?
The amount to be reported
2$
4. Pharoah purchased the license for distribution of a popular consumer product on January 1, 2020, for $363,000. It is expected
that this product will generate cash flows for an indefinite period of time. The license has an initial term of 5 years but by paying a
nominal fee, Pharoah can renew the license indefinitely for successive 5-year terms. What amount should be amortized for the year
ended December 31, 2020?
The amount to be amortized
$
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