Question

Waves company purchased a patent for $170,000 at the beginning of 2011, and estimated that its expected useful life was 10 years. the patent has a legal life of 17 years. what amount should be recorded as amortization expense for the patent in 2011?

Answer 1

Purchased the patent for $170,000 in the beginning of 2011.Expected useful life is 10 years.Has a legal life of 17 years.Amortization expense = Cost/estimated useful life = $170,000/10 years = $17,000 per yea