Purchased patent (B-year life) Purchase goodwill (indefinite life) Purchased franchise with 10-year life; expir Payment of copyright (5-year life) Research and development costs
Purchased patent (B-year life) Purchase goodwill (indefinite life) Purchased franchise with 10-year life; expir Payment of copyright (5-year life) Research and development costs
Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions
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Transcribed Image Text:### Wildhorse Company Intangible Assets Summary
**Overview:**
Wildhorse Company, established in 2024, has consolidated all intangible assets into a single account. Below is a summary of debit entries recorded during the year 2025:
1. **1/2/25** - **Purchased Patent** (8-year life): $360,800
2. **4/1/25** - **Purchase Goodwill** (indefinite life): $361,000
3. **7/1/25** - **Purchased Franchise** (10-year life; expiration date 7/1/35): $441,000
4. **8/1/25** - **Payment of Copyright** (5-year life): $169,200
5. **9/1/25** - **Research and Development Costs**: $231,000
**Total**: $1,563,000
### Journal Entry Preparation
To organize the intangible assets, allocate separate accounts for each type of intangible asset based on their specific characteristics. Make the necessary adjusting entries to clear the Intangible Assets account and categorize each asset appropriately.
**Instructions:**
- **Account Titles and Explanation:** Input the names of the accounts relevant to the transactions.
- **Debit and Credit:** Enter the amounts to the corresponding debit or credit columns.
| Account Titles and Explanation | Debit | Credit |
|--------------------------------|-------|--------|
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Use the clear understanding of the asset lifespans and nature (finite or indefinite life) to determine the appropriate categorization and accounting treatment, ensuring compliance with accounting principles.

Transcribed Image Text:### Journal Entry and Amortization in Accounting
#### Instructions for December 31, 2025 Entry
Make the entry as of December 31, 2025, recording any necessary amortization. Important notes include:
- **Credit account titles are automatically indented** when the amount is entered.
- **Do not indent manually.**
- If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts.
- **List all debit entries before credit entries.**
#### Account Entry Template
- **Account Titles and Explanation**
- Include sections for Debit and Credit amounts, with three rows provided for entries:
- Row 1 for account details
- Row 2 for account details
- Row 3 for account details
- **List of Accounts**
- A feature or button for accessing a list of accounts is provided.
#### Amortization Reflection
Reflect all balances accurately as of December 31, 2025, using the following guidance:
- **Use Straight-Line Amortization**
- Options for entering several accounts with corresponding monetary values:
- Account Selection 1: _______ $ _______
- Account Selection 2: _______ $ _______
- Account Selection 3: _______ $ _______
- Account Selection 4: _______ $ _______
This structured approach ensures that all financial transactions and adjustments are accurately recorded and reflected in the financial statements as of the specified date.
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