Early in the Current Year, Nathan Company Entered into the Following

question 52

Essay

Early in the current year, Nathan Company entered into the following cash transactions:
a. Registered a patent. Research and development costs for the patent was $75,000. Legal fees incurred in registration were $7,500.
b. Purchased a franchise with an unlimited life with payment of a $35,000 initial franchise fee and a $5,000 operating fee.
c. Purchased laboratory equipment costing $175,000. The equipment, with an estimated life of ten years and no residual value, will be used in a variety of research projects.
d. Purchased a patent from Asteroid Company at a cost of $40,000. The patent is believed to have an estimated useful life of ten years.
e. Registered a trademark that was developed by Nathan's advertising department at a cost of
$11,000. Registration fees were $500, and the legal fees incurred were $1,500. The trademark is expected to last indefinitely.
Required:
Prepare journal entries to record each transaction, including appropriate amortization for the year. Unless a better alternative is indicated, amortize the intangibles over their legal lives.

Appreciate the significance of vocalics in making speech engaging and effective.

Understand the distinction between supportive, flexible, and rigid messaging in conflict resolution and team dynamics.

Recognize the importance of time management in professional settings and its impact as a form of nonverbal communication.

Identify strategies for enhancing verbal communication to avoid defensiveness and promote genuine interaction.

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