Presented below is selected information for Sunland Company. Answer the question

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Presented below is selected information for Sunland Company. Answer the questions asked about each of the factual situations. 1. Sunland purchased a patent from Vania Co. for $1,280,000 on January 1, 2015. The patent is being amortized over its remaining legal life of 10 years, expiring on January 1, 2025. During 2017, Sunland determined that the economic benefits of the patent would not last longer than 6 years from the date of acquisition. What amount should be reported in the balance sheet for the patent, net of accumulated amortization, at December 31, 2017? The amount to be reported s 2. Sunland bought a franchise from Alexander Co. on January 1, 2016, for $390,000. The carrying amount of the franchise on years. Because Sunland must enter a competitive bidding at the end of 2018, it is unlikely that the franchise will be retained beyond 2025. What amount should be amortized for the year ended December 31, 2017? The amount to be amortized 3. On January 1, 2017, Sunland incurred organization costs of $295,000. What amount of organization expense should be reported in 2017? The amount to be reported s 4. Sunland purchased the license for distribution of a popular consumer product on January 1, 2017, for $158,000. It is expected that this product will generate cash flows for an indefinite period of time. The license has an initial term of 5 years but by paying a nominal fee, Sunland can renew the license indefinitely for successive 5-year terms. What amount should be amortized for the year ended December 31, 2017? The amount to be amortized

Explanation / Answer

1

1

Amortization for 2016 and 2017

256000

(1280000*2/10)

2017

Amortization

256000

(1280000-256000)/(6-2)

Accumulative amortization

512000

Amount to be reported on 2017

512000

2. Sun Land Company should amortize the franchise over its estimated useful life. The amount of amortization for the year ended 2017 is $390,000/10 = $39,000

3. Amount of organization expense should be reported in 2017 is $295,000

4. The license has indefinite life and can be easily renewed. So no amortization will be recorded. Amount should be amortized for the year end is $0

1

1

Amortization for 2016 and 2017

256000

(1280000*2/10)

2017

Amortization

256000

(1280000-256000)/(6-2)

Accumulative amortization

512000

Amount to be reported on 2017

512000

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