The estimated useful life of patents is 30 years and on December 31 2020 the value of the patent is estimated to be 100,000
Depreciation Methods
The word "depreciation" is defined as an accounting method wherein the cost of tangible assets is spread over its useful life and it usually denotes how much of the assets value has been used up. The depreciation is usually considered as an operating expense. The main reason behind depreciation includes wear and tear of the assets, obsolescence etc.
Depreciation Accounting
In terms of accounting, with the passage of time the value of a fixed asset (like machinery, plants, furniture etc.) goes down over a specific period of time is known as depreciation. Now, the question comes in your mind, why the value of the fixed asset reduces over time.
This is my 3rd attempt to get a question answered. Here we go again..
My question is related to the patents. The company purchased 500,000. What are the steps for amoritizing on a straight-line basis with no salvage value? The estimated useful life of patents is 30 years and on December 31 2020 the value of the patent is estimated to be 100,000. I think it is a decline however unsure of how to show it on the journal.


Trending now
This is a popular solution!
Step by step
Solved in 2 steps









