Record the Following Events and Transactions for Leonard Company for the Current

question 81

Essay

Record the following events and transactions for Leonard Company for the current year.
1. On January 2, Leonard purchased a patent for $35,000 with a remaining useful life of 10 years. Prepare the journal entry to amortize the patent at the end of the first year.
2. On January 3, Leonard made an advance payment on a leasehold of $840,000. The leasehold expires in 15 years. Prepare the journal entry to amortize the leasehold at the end of the first year.
3. On January 4, Leonard purchased a music distributor's collection of lyrics and songs for
$1,425,000. The copyrights have a remaining life of another 30 years. Prepare the journal entry to amortize the copyright at the end of the first year.

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Definitions:

Profit-Sharing

A compensation strategy where employees receive a portion of the company's profits in addition to their regular salary, linking their earnings to the company’s performance.

Flexible Benefit Plans

Employee benefit programs that allow workers to choose from a variety of pre-tax benefits, customized to their personal needs.

Skill-Based Pay

A compensation system where employees are paid based on the skills and qualifications they bring to their job, rather than just their job title or position.

Informal Rewards

Non-official recognition or rewards, often personal or social, given in the workplace or other settings.