On December 31, Bowman Company Estimated That Goodwill of $80,000

question 159

Essay

On December 31, Bowman Company estimated that goodwill of $80,000 was impaired. On June 1, a patent with an estimated useful economic life of 10 years was acquired for $252,000.​Required
(a) Journalize the adjusting entry on December 31 for the impaired goodwill.
(b) Journalize the adjusting entry on December 31 for the amortization of the patent rights.

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Definitions:

Trademark Infringement

The unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on or in connection with goods and/or services in a manner that is likely to cause confusion, deception, or mistake about the source of the goods and/or services.

Likelihood of Confusion

This refers to a standard used in trademark law to assess whether the similarity between two marks is likely to confuse consumers about the source of the products or services.

Trade Secret

A form of intellectual property comprising confidential information that provides a business with a competitive edge.

Sufficient Value

A concept in contract law that refers to the necessity of both parties exchanging something of value for a contract to be considered valid.