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V. (20 points) Madrigal Corporation engaged in the followingtransactions during 2023:
a. Madrigal spent $200,000 in an unsuccessful patent defense on October 1. As a result of the
decision, the patent was determined to be worthless. The carrying value on October 1 was
$125,000.
b. On December 31, Madrigal paid attorney fees of $60,000 to successfully defend one of its
patents. The patent expires at the end of 2026.
c. On December 31, Madrigal paid Lexi Company $250,000 for the right to exclusively market a
product using the Lexi name and logo. This franchise does not expire as long as Madrigal
remains in business
d. Madrigal spent $400,000 during 2023 in salaries, materials, and overhead to develop a new
manufacturing process. It has applied for a patent and it believes its application will be
successful.
e. Madrigal also paid Dorado Laboratories $50,000 for research and development work
performed in regards to the manufacturing process referencedin d.
f. On January 5, 2024, Madrigals application for the patent referenced in d was granted.
Legal and registration costs incurred were $100,000. The patent expires in 20 years.
Madrigal believes the manufacturing process will be useful for ten years.
Requirements:
1. Prepare journal entries to record the above transactions.
2. Prepare the adjusting entries required at the end of 2024 to record amortization of any
intangible assets.
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