Horizon Technologies acquired a software license at the beginning of 2020 for $72 million. The company has been amortizing the license on a straight- line basis over its expected useful life of 8 years. At the end of 2022 (before year-end adjustments), management determined that due to market changes, the license would only benefit the company for a total of 5 years rather than the original 8 years. What is the appropriate license amortization expense for 2022? A) $24 million B) $9 million C) $36 million D) $18 million

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Horizon Technologies acquired a software license at the beginning of 2020
for $72 million. The company has been amortizing the license on a straight-
line basis over its expected useful life of 8 years. At the end of 2022 (before
year-end adjustments), management determined that due to market
changes, the license would only benefit the company for a total of 5 years
rather than the original 8 years.
What is the appropriate license amortization expense for 2022?
A) $24 million B) $9 million C) $36 million D) $18 million
Transcribed Image Text:Horizon Technologies acquired a software license at the beginning of 2020 for $72 million. The company has been amortizing the license on a straight- line basis over its expected useful life of 8 years. At the end of 2022 (before year-end adjustments), management determined that due to market changes, the license would only benefit the company for a total of 5 years rather than the original 8 years. What is the appropriate license amortization expense for 2022? A) $24 million B) $9 million C) $36 million D) $18 million
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