Question: Powerglide plc, organized in 2018, has set up a single account for all intangible assets . The following summary discloses the debit entries that have

Powerglide plc, organized in 2018, has set up a single account for all intangible assets. The following summary discloses the debit entries that have been recorded during 2019.

1/2/19 Purchased patent (8-year life) 380,000 4/1/19 Goodwill (indefinite life) 360,000 7/1/19 Purchased franchise with

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Prepare the necessary entries to clear the intangible assets account and to set up separate accounts for distinct types of intangibles. Make the entries as of December 31, 2019, recording any necessary amortization and reflecting all balances accurately as of that date. (Use straight-line amortization.)

1/2/19 Purchased patent (8-year life) 380,000 4/1/19 Goodwill (indefinite life) 360,000 7/1/19 Purchased franchise with 10-year life; expiration date 7/1/29 8/1/19 Payment of copyright (5-year life) 9/1/19 Development costs to increase the value of the patent (55,000 incurred after economic viability achieved) 450,000 156,000 215,000 1,561,000

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