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question 81

Multiple Choice

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On January 1, 2011, Bingham Inc.purchased a patent with a cost €1,160,000, a useful life of 5 years.The company uses straight-line depreciation.At December 31, 2012, the company determines that impairment indicators are present.The fair value less cost to sell the patent is estimated to be €540,000.The patent's value-in-use is estimated to be €565,000.The asset's remaining useful life is estimated to be 2 years.
-The company's 2013 income statement will report amortization expense for the patent of

• A)$188,333.
• B)$232,000.
• C)$282,500.
• D)$595,000

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Definitions:

Supplies Expense

Supplies Expense refers to the cost of consumable items used during a reporting period, typically included in the income statement as an operating expense.

Merchandise Purchases

Transactions involving the buying of goods intended for sale, usually in a retail or wholesale context.

Ending Merchandise Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, before any year-end adjustments.

Accrued Salaries Expense

Refers to the salaries that have been incurred by the business but have not yet been paid or recorded in the financial statements.