These are selected 2012 transactions for Jendusa Corporation: Jan. 1 Purchased a copyright for $120,000. The copyright

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These are selected 2012 transactions for Jendusa Corporation:
Jan. 1 Purchased a copyright for $120,000. The copyright has a useful life of 6 years and a remaining legal life of 30 years.
Mar. 1 Purchased a patent with an estimated useful life of 4 years and a legal life of 20 years for $54,000.
Sept. 1 Purchased a small company and recorded goodwill of $150,000. Its useful life is indefinite.
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Prepare all adjusting entries at December 31 to record amortization required by the events.

Goodwill
Goodwill is an important concept and terminology in accounting which means good reputation. The word goodwill is used at various places in accounting but it is recognized only at the time of a business combination. There are generally two types of...
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Financial Accounting Tools for business decision making

ISBN: 978-0470534779

6th Edition

Authors: Paul D. Kimmel, Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso

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