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:

Office Equipment

Tangible assets such as computers, desks, and chairs, purchased for use in the conduct of business operations and not intended for resale.

Production Equipment

Machines and tools used in the manufacturing process to produce goods.

Liability Insurance

A type of insurance that provides protection against claims resulting from injuries and damage to people and/or property.

Rental Contract

A written or verbal agreement between a lessor and lessee that stipulates the terms and conditions under which a property, vehicle, or piece of equipment is rented.