
Amortization:
Amortization is basically known as reduction in the value of intangible assets only. Amortization is a fixed amount of charge which is determined with the help of number of years asset used.
Journal entry is a way of recording the financial transaction of the company related to certain dates that shows chronological effect in the books of accounts. Journal entries are recorded on the basis of dual aspect accounting method.
Accounting Rules for Journal Entries:
⮚ To increase balance of the account: Debit assets, expenses, losses and credit all liabilities, capital, revenue and gains.
⮚ To decrease balance of the account: Credit assets, expenses, losses and debit all liabilities, capital, revenue and gains.
To prepare: Journal entries to record the purchase of the copyright on January 1, 2017 and its amortization on December 31, 2017.

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