On July 1, 2025, Brigham Corporation purchased Young Company by paying $250,000 cash and issuing a $100,000 note payable to Steve Young. At July 1, 2025, the balance sheet of Young Company was as follows.

The recorded amounts all approximate current values except for land (fair value of $60,000), inventory (fair value of $125,000), and trademarks (fair value of $15,000).

Instructions

a. Prepare the July 1 entry for Brigham Corporation to record the purchase.

b. Prepare the December 31 entry for Brigham Corporation to record amortization of intangibles. The trademark has an estimated useful life of 4 years with a residual value of $3,000.

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Cash Accounts receivable Inventory Land Buildings (net) Equipment (net) Trademarks $ 50,000 90,000 100,000 40,000 75,000 70,000 10,000 $435,000 Accounts payable Stockholders' equity $200,000 235,000 $435,000