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18 May, 11:04

Assume that on October 1st Lee Corporation purchases all of the assets of Kay Corporation for $510,000. All of the identifiable assets of Kay Corporation have a fair market value of $420,000, including the patent, which has a fair market value of $36,000. Also, a covenant not to compete for 3 years costing $72,000 is included in the purchase agreement.

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a. If lee Corporation purchases the patent for $36,000, how much amortization expense may Lee Corporation deduct in the current year?

b. Assume that Lee Corporation purchases all of the assets of Kay Corporation for $510,000. All of the identifiable assets of Kay Corporation have a fair market value of $420,000, including the patent, which has a fair market value of $36,000. Also, a covenant not to compete for 3 years costing $72,000 is included in the purchase agreement. How much amortization expense may Lee Corporation deduct in the current year?

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  1. 18 May, 14:33
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    Answer and Explanation:

    According to the scenario, computation of the given data are as follow:-

    a) Assume Remaining life = 10 years

    Corporation purchases the patent = $36,000

    Current Amortization Value (October to December)

    = (Purchase Value of Patent : Remaining Life) * number of months : total number of months in a year

    = ($36,000 : 10) * 3 months : 12 months

    = $3,600 * 3 months : 12 months

    = $900

    Lee Corporation deducted $900 amortization expenses in the current year.

    b). Goodwill

    = Assets Purchasing Value of Kay Corporation - Assets Purchasing Fair Market Value of Kay Corporation

    = $510,000 - $420,000

    = $90,000

    Assume amortization period is = 15 years as it is for trade or business

    Current Amortization Value (October to December)

    = (Goodwill + Fair Market Value of Patent + Costing of 3 Years : Amortization Period) * number of months : total number of months in a year

    = ($90,000 + $36,000 + $72,000 : 15) * 3 months : 12 months

    = $13,200 * 3 months : 12 months

    = $3,300

    Lee Corporation deducted $3,300 amortization expenses in the current year.
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