The following information relates to the intangible assets of University Testing Services (UTS): On January 1, 2024, UTS completed the purchase of Heinrich Corporation for $2,796,000 in cash. The fair value of the net identifiable assets of Heinrich was $2,500,000. Included in the assets purchased from Heinrich was a patent valued at $103,950. The original legal life of the patent was 20 years; there are 12 years remaining, but UTS believes the patent will be useful for only nine more years. UTS acquired a franchise on July 1, 2024, by paying an initial franchise fee of $273,600. The contractual life of the franchise is 8 years. Required Record the year-end adjusting entry for amortization expense, if any, for the intangible assets at December 31, 2024. Prepare the intangible asset section of the December 31, 2024, balance sheet.

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The following information relates to the intangible assets of University Testing Services (UTS):

  1. On January 1, 2024, UTS completed the purchase of Heinrich Corporation for $2,796,000 in cash. The fair value of the net identifiable assets of Heinrich was $2,500,000.
  2. Included in the assets purchased from Heinrich was a patent valued at $103,950. The original legal life of the patent was 20 years; there are 12 years remaining, but UTS believes the patent will be useful for only nine more years.
  3. UTS acquired a franchise on July 1, 2024, by paying an initial franchise fee of $273,600. The contractual life of the franchise is 8 years.

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  1. Record the year-end adjusting entry for amortization expense, if any, for the intangible assets at December 31, 2024.
  2. Prepare the intangible asset section of the December 31, 2024, balance sheet.

 

 

 

 

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