chapter 8 reporting and interpreting property, plant, and equipment; natural resources; and...
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Chapter 8
Reporting and Interpreting Property, Plant, and Equipment; Natural Resources; andIntangibles
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Understanding The Business
How much is enough?
Insufficient capacity results
in lost sales.
Costly excesscapacity reduces
profits.
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Tangible
PhysicalSubstance
Intangible
No PhysicalSubstance
Expected to Benefit Future Periods
Actively Used in Operations
Classifying Long-Lived Assets
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Tangible
PhysicalSubstance
Intangible
No PhysicalSubstance
Expected to Benefit Future Periods
Actively Used in Operations
Land Assets subject to depreciation
Buildings and equipmentFurniture and fixtures
Natural resource assets subject to depletion
Mineral deposits and timber
Examples
Classifying Long-Lived Assets
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Tangible
PhysicalSubstance
Intangible
No PhysicalSubstance
Expected to Benefit Future Periods
Actively Used in Operations
Value represented by rights that produce benefits
PatentsCopyrightsTrademarksFranchisesGoodwill
Subject to amortization
Examples
Classifying Long-Lived Assets
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Fixed Asset Turnover
FixedAsset
Turnover
Net Sales Revenue
Average Net Fixed Assets=
This ratio measures a company’s ability to generate sales given an
investment in fixed assets.
This ratio measures a company’s ability to generate sales given an
investment in fixed assets.
For the year 2000, Delta Airlines had $16,741 ofrevenue. End-of-year fixed assets were $14,840and beginning-of-year fixed assets were $12,450.
(All numbers in millions.)
For the year 2000, Delta Airlines had $16,741 ofrevenue. End-of-year fixed assets were $14,840and beginning-of-year fixed assets were $12,450.
(All numbers in millions.)
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Fixed Asset Turnover
FixedAsset
Turnover
$16,741
($14,840 + $12,450) ÷ 2= = 1.23
FixedAsset
Turnover
Net Sales Revenue
Average Net Fixed Assets=
Delta Southwest United1.23 1.04 1.47
2000 Fixed Asset Turnover Comparisons
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Measuring and Recording Acquisition Cost
Acquisition cost includes the purchase price and all expenditures needed to prepare the asset for
its intended use.
Acquisition cost does not includefinancing charges and cash discounts.
Acquisition cost includes the purchase price and all expenditures needed to prepare the asset for
its intended use.
Acquisition cost does not includefinancing charges and cash discounts.
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Purchase price
Architectural fees
Cost of permits
Excavation costs
Construction costs
Purchase price
Architectural fees
Cost of permits
Excavation costs
Construction costs
Acquisition CostBuildings
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Purchase price Installation costs Modification to building
necessary to install equipment
Transportation costs
Purchase price Installation costs Modification to building
necessary to install equipment
Transportation costs
Acquisition CostEquipment
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Purchase price Real estate commissions Title insurance premiums Delinquent taxes Surveying fees Title search and transfer fees
Purchase price Real estate commissions Title insurance premiums Delinquent taxes Surveying fees Title search and transfer fees
Land is not depreciable.Land is not depreciable.
Acquisition CostLand
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Acquisition for Cash
On June 1, Delta Air Lines purchasedaircraft for $60,000,000 cash.
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Date Description Debit Credit
June 1
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Acquisition for Cash
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Date Description Debit Credit
June 1 Flight equipment 60,000,000
Cash 60,000,000
On June 1, Delta Air Lines purchasedaircraft for $60,000,000 cash.
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Acquisition for Debt
On June 14, Delta Air Lines purchased aircraft for $1,000,000 cash and a
$59,000,000 note payable.
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Date Description Debit Credit
June 14
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Date Description Debit Credit
June 14 Flight equipment 60,000,000
Cash 1,000,000
Note payable 59,000,000
Acquisition for Debt
On June 14, Delta Air Lines purchased aircraft for $1,000,000 cash and a
$59,000,000 note payable.
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Record at the current market value ofthe consideration given, or the current
market value of the asset acquired, whichever is more clearly evident.
Acquisition forNoncash Consideration
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Acquisition forNoncash Consideration
On July 7, Delta gave Boeing 400,000shares of $3 par value common stock with a
market value of $85 per share plus $26,000,000 in cash for aircraft.
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Date Description Debit Credit
July 7
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Date Description Debit Credit
July 7 Flight equipment 60,000,000
Cash 26,000,000
Common stock 1,200,000
Additional paid-in capital 32,800,000
Acquisition forNoncash Consideration
On July 7, Delta gave Boeing 400,000shares of $3 par value common stock with a
market value of $85 per share plus $26,000,000 in cash for aircraft.
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Acquisition by Construction
Asset cost includes:Asset cost includes:
All materials andlabor traceable tothe construction.
A reasonableamount ofoverhead.
Interest on debtincurred during
the construction.
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Repairs, Maintenance,and Additions
Type of Capital orExpenditure Revenue Identifying Characteristics
Ordinary Revenue 1. Maintains normal operating conditionrepairs and 2. Does not increase productivity
maintenance 3. Does not extend life beyond original estimate
Extraordinary Capital 1. Major overhauls or partialrepairs replacements
2. Extends life beyond original estimate
Additions Capital 1. Increases productivity2. May extend useful life3. Improvements or expansions
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Capital and Revenue Expenditures
Many companies have policies expensing all expenditures below a certain amount according to
the materiality constraint.
Financial Statement Effect
Current Current Treatment Statement Expense Income Taxes
Capital Balance sheetExpenditure account debited Deferred Higher Higher
Revenue Income statement CurrentlyExpenditure account debited recognized Lower Lower
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Depreciation is a cost allocation process that systematically and rationally matches
acquisition costs of operational assets with periods benefited by their use.
Depreciation is a cost allocation process that systematically and rationally matches
acquisition costs of operational assets with periods benefited by their use.
Cost
Allocation
(Unused)
Balance Sheet
(Used)
Income Statement
Expense
Depreciation
AcquisitionCost
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Depreciation
DepreciationExpense
Income
Statement
Balance
SheetAccumulatedDepreciation
Depreciation for
the current year
Total of depreciation
to date on an asset
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Book Values
Depreciation on Delta’s2000 Balance Sheet
Property and Equipment: Flight equipment 17,565$ Less: Accumulated depreciation 5,173 12,392$
Ground property and equipment 4,371 Less: Accumulated depreciation 2,313$ 2,058
Advance payments for equipment 390 Total property and equipment 14,840$
Book value = Market valueBook value = Market value/
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The calculation of depreciation requires three amounts for each asset:
Acquisition cost.
Estimated useful life.
Estimated residual value.
The calculation of depreciation requires three amounts for each asset:
Acquisition cost.
Estimated useful life.
Estimated residual value.
Depreciation Concepts
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Alternative Depreciation Methods
Straight-line
Units-of-production
Accelerated Method: Declining balance
Straight-line
Units-of-production
Accelerated Method: Declining balance
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At the beginning of the year, Delta purchased equipment for $62,500 cash. The equipment has
an estimated useful life of 3 years and an estimated residual value of $2,500.
Cost - Residual Value
Life in Years
Depreciation
Expense per Year=
Straight-Line Method
SL
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Depreciation
Expense per Year=
Depreciation
Expense per Year= $20,000
$62,500 - $2,500
3 years
Straight-Line Method
Cost - Residual Value
Life in Years
Depreciation
Expense per Year=
SL
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Depreciation Accumulated Accumulated UndepreciatedExpense Depreciation Depreciation Balance
Year (debit) (credit) Balance (book value)62,500$
1 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 42,500 2 20,000 20,000 40,000 22,500 3 20,000 20,000 60,000 2,500
60,000$ 60,000$
Residual Value
Straight-Line Method
SL More than 95 percent of companies use the
straight-line method for some or all of theirassets disclosed in financial reports.
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Units-of-Production Method
Depreciation Rate
= Cost - Residual Value Life in Units of Production
Step 1:
Step 2:
Depreciation Expense =
Depreciation Rate
×Number of
Units Producedfor the Year
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Units-of-Production Method
At the beginning of the year, Delta purchased ground equipment for $62,500 cash. The
equipment has a 100,000 mile useful life and an estimated residual value of $2,500.
If the equipment is used 30,000 miles in the first year, what is the amount of depreciation
expense?
At the beginning of the year, Delta purchased ground equipment for $62,500 cash. The
equipment has a 100,000 mile useful life and an estimated residual value of $2,500.
If the equipment is used 30,000 miles in the first year, what is the amount of depreciation
expense?
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Units-of-Production Method
$62,500 - $2,500 100,000 miles
= $.60 per mileDepreciation Rate
=
Step 1:
Step 2:
$.60 per mile × 30,000 miles = $18,000
Depreciation Expense =
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Units-of-Production MethodAccumulated Undepreciated
Depreciation Depreciation BalanceYear Miles Expense Balance (book value)
62,500$ 1 30,000 18,000$ 18,000$ 44,500 2 50,000 3 20,000
100,000
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Accumulated UndepreciatedDepreciation Depreciation Balance
Year Miles Expense Balance (book value)62,500$
1 30,000 18,000$ 18,000$ 44,500 2 50,000 30,000 48,000 14,500 3 20,000 12,000 60,000 2,500
100,000 60,000$
Residual Value
Units-of-Production Method
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Accelerated Depreciation
Depreciation RepairExpense Expense
Early Years High Low
Later Years Low High
Accelerated depreciation matches higher depreciation expense with higher revenuesin the early years of an asset’s useful life
when the asset is more efficient.
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AnnualDepreciation
expense
NetBookValue
( )Useful Life in Years 2
= ×
Cost – Accumulated Depreciation
Declining balance rate of 2 isdouble-declining-balance (DDB) rate.
Annual computation ignores residual value.Annual computation ignores residual value.
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At the beginning of the year, Delta purchased equipment for $62,500 cash. The equipment has an estimated useful life of 3 years and an estimated residual
value of $2,500.
Calculate the depreciation expense for the first two years.
Double-Declining-Balance Method
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AnnualDepreciation
expense
NetBookValue
( )Useful Life in Years 2
= ×
( ) $62,500 × 3 years 2
= $41,667
( ) ($62,500 – $41,667) × 3 years 2
= $13,889
Double-Declining-Balance Method
Year 1 Depreciation:
Year 2 Depreciation:
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Depreciation Accumulated UndepreciatedExpense Depreciation Balance
Year (debit) Balance (book value)62,500$
1 41,667$ 41,667$ 20,833 2 13,889 55,556 6,944 3 4,629 60,185 2,315
60,185$
( ) ($62,500 – $55,556) × 3 years 2
= $4,629
Below residual value
Double-Declining-Balance Method
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Depreciation expense is limited to the amount thatreduces book value to the estimated residual value.
Depreciation Accumulated UndepreciatedExpense Depreciation Balance
Year (debit) Balance (book value)62,500$
1 41,667$ 41,667$ 20,833 2 13,889 55,556 6,944 3 4,444 60,000 2,500
60,000$
Double-Declining-Balance Method
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For tax purposes, most corporations use the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery
System (MACRS).
MACRS depreciation provides for rapid write-off of an asset’s cost in order to
stimulate new investment.
For tax purposes, most corporations use the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery
System (MACRS).
MACRS depreciation provides for rapid write-off of an asset’s cost in order to
stimulate new investment.
Depreciation andFederal Income Tax
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Depreciation Methodsin Other Countries
Many countries, including Australia, Brazil, England, and Mexico, use other methods such as depreciation basedon the current fair value of assets.
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Asset Impairment
Impairment is the loss of a significant portionof the utility of an asset through . . .
Casualty.Obsolescence.Lack of demand for the asset’s services.
A loss should be recognized when anasset suffers a permanent impairment.
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Voluntary disposals: Sale
Trade-in
Retirement
Involuntary disposals:Fire Accident
Disposal of Property, Plant,and Equipment
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Disposal of Property, Plant,and Equipment
Update depreciation to the date of disposal.
Journalize disposal by:
Writing off accumulateddepreciation (debit).
Writing off the asset cost (credit).
Recording cashreceived (debit)or paid (credit).
Recording again (credit)
or loss (debit).
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If Cash > BV, record a gain (credit).
If Cash < BV, record a loss (debit).
If Cash = BV, no gain or loss.
Disposal of Property, Plant,and Equipment
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Delta Airlines sold flight equipmentfor $5,000,000 cash at the end of its
17th year of use. The flight equipment originally cost $20,000,000, and was depreciated using the straight-line
method with zero salvage valueand a useful life of 20 years.
Delta Airlines sold flight equipmentfor $5,000,000 cash at the end of its
17th year of use. The flight equipment originally cost $20,000,000, and was depreciated using the straight-line
method with zero salvage valueand a useful life of 20 years.
Disposal of Property, Plant,and Equipment
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The amount of depreciation recorded at the end of the 17th year to bring depreciation up to date is:
a. $0.
b. $1,000,000.
c. $2,000,000.
d. $4,000,000.
The amount of depreciation recorded at the end of the 17th year to bring depreciation up to date is:
a. $0.
b. $1,000,000.
c. $2,000,000.
d. $4,000,000.
Disposal of Property, Plant,and Equipment
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The amount of depreciation recorded at the end of the 17th year to bring depreciation up to date is:
a. $0.
b. $1,000,000.
c. $2,000,000.
d. $4,000,000.
The amount of depreciation recorded at the end of the 17th year to bring depreciation up to date is:
a. $0.
b. $1,000,000.
c. $2,000,000.
d. $4,000,000.
Annual Depreciation: ($20,000,000 - $0) ÷ 20 Years. = $1,000,000
Disposal of Property, Plant,and Equipment
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After updating the depreciation,the equipment’s book value at the
end of the 17th year is:
a. $3,000,000.
b. $16,000,000.
c. $17,000,000.
d. $4,000,000.
After updating the depreciation,the equipment’s book value at the
end of the 17th year is:
a. $3,000,000.
b. $16,000,000.
c. $17,000,000.
d. $4,000,000.
Disposal of Property, Plant,and Equipment
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After updating the depreciation,the equipment’s book value at the
end of the 17th year is:
a. $3,000,000.
b. $16,000,000.
c. $17,000,000.
d. $4,000,000.
After updating the depreciation,the equipment’s book value at the
end of the 17th year is:
a. $3,000,000.
b. $16,000,000.
c. $17,000,000.
d. $4,000,000.
Accumulated Depreciation =
(17yrs. × $1,000,000) = $17,000,000
BV = Cost - Accumulated Depreciation
BV = $20,000,000 - $17,000,000 = $3,000,000
Disposal of Property, Plant,and Equipment
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The equipment’s sale resulted in:
a. a gain of $2,000,000.
b. a gain of $3,000,000.
c. a gain of $4,000,000.
d. a loss of $2,000,000.
The equipment’s sale resulted in:
a. a gain of $2,000,000.
b. a gain of $3,000,000.
c. a gain of $4,000,000.
d. a loss of $2,000,000.
Disposal of Property, Plant,and Equipment
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The equipment’s sale resulted in:
a. a gain of $2,000,000.
b. a gain of $3,000,000.
c. a gain of $4,000,000.
d. a loss of $2,000,000.
The equipment’s sale resulted in:
a. a gain of $2,000,000.
b. a gain of $3,000,000.
c. a gain of $4,000,000.
d. a loss of $2,000,000.
Gain = Cash Received - Book ValueGain = $5,000,000 - $3,000,000 = $2,000,000
Disposal of Property, Plant,and Equipment
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Date Description Debit Credit
Prepare the journal entry to record Delta’s sale of the equipment at the end of the 17th year.
Disposal of Property, Plant,and Equipment
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Date Description Debit Credit
Cash 5,000,000
Accumulated Depreciation 17,000,000
Gain on Sale 2,000,000
Flight Equipment 20,000,000
Disposal of Property, Plant,and Equipment
Prepare the journal entry to record Delta’s sale of the equipment at the end of the 17th year.
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Natural Resources
Depletion is like depreciation.
Total cost of asset is the cost
of acquisition, exploration,
and development.
Total cost isallocated over
periods benefitedby means of
depletion.
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Intangible Assets
Noncurrent assetswithout physical
substance.
Noncurrent assetswithout physical
substance.
Useful life isoften difficultto determine.
Useful life isoften difficultto determine.
Usually acquired for operational
use.
Usually acquired for operational
use.
Often provideexclusive rights
or privileges.
Often provideexclusive rights
or privileges.
IntangibleAssets
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Goodwill Trademarks Patents Copyrights Franchises Leaseholds
Record at current cash equivalent cost, including purchase price, legal fees, and
filing fees.
Intangible Assets
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Amortize over shorter of economic life or legal life, subject to rules specified by GAAP.
Use straight-line method.
Research and development costs are normally expensed as incurred.
Amortize over shorter of economic life or legal life, subject to rules specified by GAAP.
Use straight-line method.
Research and development costs are normally expensed as incurred.
Intangible Assets
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Occurs when onecompany buys
another company.
The amount by which thepurchase price exceeds the fair
market value of net assets acquired.
Only purchased goodwill is an
intangible asset.
Intangible AssetsGoodwill
Goodwill
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Not amortized.Not amortized.Subject to assessment
for impairmentvalue and may be
written down.
Subject to assessment for impairment
value and may bewritten down.
Goodwill
Intangible AssetsGoodwill
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Intangible Assets Goodwill
Eddy Company paid $1,000,000 to purchaseall of James Company’s assets and assumed liabilities of $200,000. The acquired assets were appraised at a fair value of $900,000.
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What amount of goodwill should be recorded on Eddy Company books?
a. $100,000
b. $200,000
c. $300,000
d. $400,000
What amount of goodwill should be recorded on Eddy Company books?
a. $100,000
b. $200,000
c. $300,000
d. $400,000
Intangible Assets Goodwill
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What amount of goodwill should be recorded on Eddy Company books?
a. $100,000
b. $200,000
c. $300,000
d. $400,000
What amount of goodwill should be recorded on Eddy Company books?
a. $100,000
b. $200,000
c. $300,000
d. $400,000
FMV of Assets 900,000$ Debt Assumed 200,000
FMV of Net Assets 700,000$ Purchase Price 1,000,000
Goodwill 300,000$
Intangible Assets Goodwill
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A symbol, design, or logo associated with a business.
A symbol, design, or logo associated with a business.
Purchasedtrademarks
are recordedat cost.
Internallydevelopedtrademarks
have norecorded
asset cost.
Intangible AssetsTrademarks
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Intangible AssetsPatents
Exclusive right grantedby federal government to sell or
manufacture an invention.
Exclusive right grantedby federal government to sell or
manufacture an invention.
Cost is purchaseprice plus legalcost to defend.
Cost is purchaseprice plus legalcost to defend.
Amortize costover the shorter of
useful life or 20 years.
Amortize costover the shorter of
useful life or 20 years.
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Intangible AssetsCopyrights
Exclusive right granted by the federal government to protect artistic or
intellectual properties.
Exclusive right granted by the federal government to protect artistic or
intellectual properties.
Amortize costover the period
benefited.
Amortize costover the period
benefited.
Legal life islife of creatorplus 70 years.
Legal life islife of creatorplus 70 years.
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Legally protected right to sell products or provide services purchased by franchisee from
franchisor.
Legally protected right to sell products or provide services purchased by franchisee from
franchisor.
Purchase price is an intangibleasset that is amortized.
Purchase price is an intangibleasset that is amortized.
Intangible AssetsFranchises
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Intangible Assets Leaseholds
A lease is a contract touse property grantedby lessor to lessee andrights granted under thelease are called a leasehold.
A leasehold is recorded onlyif advance payment is involved. Otherwise periodic payments are rent expense.
A lease is a contract touse property grantedby lessor to lessee andrights granted under thelease are called a leasehold.
A leasehold is recorded onlyif advance payment is involved. Otherwise periodic payments are rent expense.
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Long-lived alterations made by lessee to leased property.
Intangible AssetsLeasehold Improvements
Leasehold improvements are recorded at cost and amortized over their useful life.
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This computer is about to become
fully depreciated!
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