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16 July, 16:25

Kleen Company acquired patent rights on January 10 of Year 1 for $2,800,000. The patent has a useful life equal to its legal life of eight years. On January 7 of Year 4, Kleen successfully defended the patent in a lawsuit at a cost of $38,000. a. Determine the patent amortization expense for Year 4 ended December 31. $ b. Journalize the adjusting entry on December 31 of Year 4 to recognize the amortization. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

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  1. 16 July, 19:46
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    Patent amortization expense = (2800000/8) + (38000/5) = 357600

    b

    Dr Amortization expense 357600

    Cr Patents 357600
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