On July 1, Sterns Co

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On July 1, Sterns Co. acquired patent rights for $36,000. The patent has a useful life of six years and a legal life of 15 years. Journalize the adjusting entry on December 31 to recognize the amortization.Journal $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Date } & \text { Description } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Post. } \\\text { Ref. }\end{array} & \text { Debit } & \text { Credit } \\\hline & & & & \\\hline & & & & \\\hline & & & & \\\hline\end{array}$$

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