On December 31, It Was Estimated That Goodwill of $65,000

question 141

Essay

On December 31, it was estimated that goodwill of $65,000 was impaired. On July 1, a patent with an estimated useful economic life of 10 years was acquired for $60,000. (a) Journalize the adjusting entry on December 31 for the impared goodwill.
(b) Joumalize the adjusting entry on December 31 for the amortization of the patent rights.

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